I subscribed to the "Lone Star Iconoclast" in Crawford, TX when they were threatened with a loss of revenue after endorsing Kerry. As an example of independent media from a small town paper, let me note their stories in the latest 16-page issue:

• 36 questions: Votergate: House Judiciary Committee Demands Answers in Ohio
• President Bush Thanks Canadians Amid Protests
• Iconoclast Editorial: Close the Window! There's a Draft!
• Lone Star Philosopher: Donate Excess Campaign Funds to Charity.
• Prove it! Philanthropist Offering $100,000 Reward for Proof that WTC Buildings Collapsed the Way Federal Government Claims
• Congressional Declaration of Intent Circulating (petition for members of congress to sign in favor of fair elections)
• 13 Reasons for Requesting New Investigation of 9/11
• Rumsfeld, Other US Officials Sued in Germany for Alleged War Crimes
• President's Cabinet Sees 8-of-15 Seats Vacated

And then some local stories on sports, academics, small stores in town like:

• Crawford Wins Battle of Unbeatens: Defeats Celin a 49-26; Semifinals Next

When is the last time we've seen independent media in print? Isn't this refreshing?