Not everything has to be political, but 4 years with the RG has given me a better understanding of why conservatives would feel they are running uphill.

The RG seems to be acting with intention to publish more reports on free speech.   We've seen a couple covering campus complaints at various colleges around the nation.   It's not local, they don't have to print it, but they have been.   They've also been publishing more conservative politcal cartoons.    I wouldn't expect a total flip in their editorial slant, but you might look for signs of better balance.     

Liberals are good at feeling guilt, appeals to fairness will work with some, personal insults will work with very few.  I'm not sure why you bite the hand that gives you so much access to be heard?

Trump is hurting with seriously inexperienced people.   I'm sure he's see them as a new path, but so far they just look lost- it should improve.