over the years are the ones that have pushed the idea that bad news sells better. At this point in history, it's true because we've been told that's what works best. I also don't see that mindset changing any time soon, either. We've been thoroughly brainwashed to think a certain way towards what constitutes "news."
Yes, there are more online sources, including DU, that present the news beyond the raw numbers format, and I'm glad they're out there. I actually tried taking the Houston Chronicle for a few months here, even just their Sunday/Wednesday deal, and I still didn't read any of them. I get most of my news online or, as with lately, from Al Jazeera America's broadcast channel.
It's refreshing watching Al Jazeera because they truly report the news, without the punditry and opinion. It's like I'm watching reporters from the era before cable news with modern stories. It's great! 
And as indicated above, I'm in Houston. Only the Houston Press (the left-leaning one mentioned) gets any of my attention for local news. The broadcast news shows are all tabloid, not even worth watching for fun during hurricanes (unless you're playing "Hurricane Bingo" 
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