Few institutions in American journalism carry the historical prestige of The New York Times. Once dubbed “The Newspaper of Record,” the Times has long been associated with elite East Coast intellect, rigorous reporting, and careful editorial scrutiny. Its slogan, “All the News That’s Fit to Print,” implies sober impartiality, reasoned analysis, and dedication to truth.…
Media Hall of Shame Series: The Washington Post
For generations, The Washington Post was the gold standard of serious journalism in the American capital. With its famed exposure of the Watergate scandal and a long history of investigative work, the Post earned a reputation as the paper that held the powerful to account. It was once described as “the conscience of Washington”—a journalistic…
Media Hall of Shame Series: Democracy Now!
Of all the outlets featured in this series, Democracy Now! is arguably the most openly ideological—yet it cloaks that ideology in the language of journalism, justice, and truth-telling. Hosted by Amy Goodman, and broadcast across alternative radio, internet, and public-access television, Democracy Now! presents itself as a fearless, independent news program “speaking truth to power.”…