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The Return of Long-Form Journalism in a Distracted Age

Amid endless scrolling, readers are rediscovering the value of depth and context.

Meridian Editorial Board·July 6, 2026·1 min read
The Return of Long-Form Journalism in a Distracted Age

In an information ecosystem built for speed and brevity, long-form journalism is staging an unexpected comeback.

Readers exhausted by fragmented headlines are seeking out deeply reported stories that explain not just what happened, but why it matters.

We believe this appetite for depth is not nostalgia but a healthy correction, and newsrooms that invest in it will earn lasting trust.

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