We are in the midst of the first 100 days of a new presidency, and as usual that means sophistic journalists and politicians are sure to have one refrain always on their lips: unity! Yes, it was a contentious election cycle, but what we really need is “unity.” We need to “come together,” and realize… Continue reading Calls for unity fall on deaf ears in an increasingly fractured country
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Democracy dies behind the paywall: a critique of elite journalism
In Feb. 2017, The Washington Post, a legacy American newspaper with millions of readers, changed its slogan to “democracy dies in darkness.” The meaning and intention behind this slogan is clear: the journalism that The Washington Post exemplifies, according to its own editorial board at least, is integral to the security of a free society.… Continue reading Democracy dies behind the paywall: a critique of elite journalism