Journalism’s one percent would rather make up a fake feud than address the reality of the industry’s pay disparity, which benefits them and no one else.
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After a Fashion
Trying so hard to set trends for the future, fashion’s institutions can’t stop stumbling over the past (and the present).
Posted inCommentary, Nonfiction, Uncategorized
When Richard Nixon Declared War on the Media
Jim Acosta isn’t the first reporter to be barred from the White House—when Stuart Loory reported on the possibility that Richard Nixon was bilking taxpayers, he found himself on the president’s enemies list.
Posted inBlog Post, Commentary, Unapologetic Women
The Manipulative Power of ‘You Understand’
A reminder, courtesy of Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova.
Posted inCurrent Events, Nonfiction, Story
Are The Teens All Right?
In the aftermath of the school shooting, teens from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School have organized and demanded change from lawmakers. They’ve also been deeply traumatized.
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Does A.G. Sulzberger Even Understand What a Public Editor Is?
In a softball interview, the new publisher of the NYT downplays the rigors of the role.
Posted inBlog Post, Business & Tech
Two Ex-Googlers Want to Make A Lot of Viral Tweets
The internet is not pleased with start-up bros who want to “disrupt” bodegas.
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But His Emails: The Evolving Story of Donald Trump, Jr.’s Russia Meeting
A close reading of this whole Don Jr.-Russia situation.
Posted inNonfiction, Quotes
How We Write About the Nazis Next Door
The Nazi next door is still a Nazi.
Posted inCurrent Events, Discussions, Essays & Criticism, Media, Story
Is Journalism a Form of Activism?
It’s time to take another look at the definition of activism and where journalism fits in.
