The Local News Map: Transparency, credibility, and critical cartography
Aug. 28, 2018
By APRIL LINDGREN and JON CORBETT
Taken at face value, the Local News Map is a straightforward tracking device. But nothing is ever quite that simple. This article draws on theories of critical cartography to evaluate the map’s biases, limitations, and strengths with a view to enhancing its credibility as a research tool.