====== The Coastal Ledger ====== {{:countries:perantsa:media:thecoastalledger.jpg?nolink&200|}} The Coastal Ledger is a right‑leaning media outlet based in [[countries:perantsa:cities:peran|Peran]], [[countries:perantsa|Perantsa]]. Founded in 2008, it focuses on politics, economics, and coastal community life, emphasizing regional identity and traditional social values. The publication operates both as a daily online news site and a weekly print edition distributed across northern port towns. Its mission statement claims dedication to //“truthful news for the population of Perantsa,”// which observers interpret as advocacy for transparency and skepticism toward expanding state regulation. ==== Editorial stance ==== - Frequently opposes urban environmental directives perceived as limiting coastal industry. - Has supported reformist and business‑friendly factions in the national parliament. - Regular opinion pieces criticize what it describes as the “central drift” of Peran‑based policymaking, promoting devolution to local councils and fisheries cooperatives. ==== Coverage and formats ==== - Politics, economics, and coastal community life with an emphasis on regional identity and traditional social values. - Daily online news site at coastalledger.pe. - Weekly print edition distributed across northern port towns. ==== Readership and reception ==== - Analysts credit the outlet with making coastal political issues more visible nationally. - Critics accuse it of amplifying cultural divides. - According to industry surveys, coastalledger.pe ranked among Perantsa’s top three independent political news sites by readership in 2023. ==== Key facts ==== - Founded: 2008 - Headquarters: [[countries:perantsa:cities:peran|Peran]], [[countries:perantsa|Perantsa]] - Mission: //“truthful news for the population of Perantsa”// - Political position: Right‑leaning - Website: coastalledger.pe - Formats: Daily online; weekly print edition ==== Role and impact ==== The Ledger’s cultural sections highlight historical preservation, maritime sports, and the revival of traditional craftsmanship, contributing to broader visibility of coastal community priorities within national debates.