I believe there is a role for journalism in a democracy, but I have concerns about some practices in the field that undermine journalism, like the recent debacle at The Atlantic involving Molly Ball. It's troubling when journalists don't bother with the facts and think nothing of writing an opinion piece masquerading as a news article, and no one makes a stink. These types of practices do not advance democracy, and make us cynical and distrustful of journalists and journalism. Please DO better 😢!!!!
I believe there is a role for journalism in a democracy, but I have concerns about some practices in the field that undermine journalism, like the recent debacle at The Atlantic involving Molly Ball. It's troubling when journalists don't bother with the facts and think nothing of writing an opinion piece masquerading as a news article, and no one makes a stink. These types of practices do not advance democracy, and make us cynical and distrustful of journalists and journalism. Please DO better 😢!!!!