The Village Voice has long been considered the bedrock of alternative journalism; the foundation of good, young writing; a rock of the New York media scene. But lately, it hasn't been a very stable place to work.
Ever since the New Times chain bought the paper in fall 2005, the Voice has seen reporters, columnists, and editors come and go with comical rapidity. Earlier this month, the paper fired editor David Blum and hired its current chief Tony Ortega - ...