"But the owners are Republicans"

Eventually that line pops up in every debate about media bias.

That's what makes this column by the editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer so interesting.

The great experiment begins

Here we see the newsroom's view of the proper role of ownership. They even managed to put it in writing. Every member of the new ownership group in Philly was required to take The Pledge.

The editorial function of the Business shall at all times remain independent of the ownership and control of the Company, and no Member shall attempt to influence or interfere with the editorial policies or decisions of the publisher.

Sort of makes the owners's politics irrelevant.