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Q: Should journalists take sides or be independent?

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Many journalists try to be objective in their work, which means they don’t take sides or show bias. But there are renewed calls for journalists to stand up for what they believe is right rather than report from a position of neutrality. 

Posted on September 11, 2023September 11, 2023 Media 211News LiteracyQ & A

Q: Why don’t journalists just stick to the facts?

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Journalists get this question—or lament—all the time from people who think the news offers too much opinion and not enough fact. More than two-thirds of Americans say they see too much opinion and bias in news. Hence the plea, “just stick to the facts.” Here’s the problem: Serving up just the facts can misrepresent the news or even create a false narrative.

Posted on March 24, 2022March 24, 2022 Media 211Q & A
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