What front page stories must do
They must carry the issue visually, connect to supporting stories, and explain why the week feels the way it does.
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How Front Page Choices Are Made
The front page is not a score sheet. It is a placement decision. Items appear there because they help orient the issue quickly and make the rest of the site easier to read.
What keeps a story off the front page
A story can be good and still belong deeper in the stack if it does not help orient the whole issue.
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