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The Halloween episode in season 2 when costumes came to life. The whole show was a form of art.

Based on her past performances the cynic in me just sees someone acting out for the sake of regaining relevance inside her own party. It’s not like she’s coming up with solutions to anything.

While many media companies have expanded for profit, The Guardian’s international editions (US, Australia, etc.) aim to extend its journalistic mission rather than grow revenue. It remains one of the few major outlets that publishes everything free to read, believing open access supports democracy.

It emphasizes ethical journalism and transparency — their Editorial Code explicitly mandates fairness, accuracy, and accountability to readers rather than to shareholders.

The Guardian’s independence means it can prioritize long-term public interest journalism over short-term profit. It often publishes investigations and opinions that might be unpopular with advertisers, governments, or corporate interests.

The Trust cannot distribute profits. Any surplus the paper generates is reinvested back into journalism. The trustees do not interfere in editorial decisions; their role is to ensure the paper can survive financially while staying true to its principles.

Created in 1936 (and restructured in 2008), the Scott Trust’s mission is to safeguard the journalistic freedom and liberal values of The Guardian, free from commercial or political interference.

Unlike most major newspapers, The Guardian has no private owner, shareholders, or billionaire backers. It’s owned by The Scott Trust Limited, a nonprofit structure whose sole purpose is to ensure The Guardian’s financial and editorial independence in perpetuity.

What evidence? I’d like to remind the gentleman in the room that correlation does not equal causation.