Objective journalism is one of the main reasons American politics has been allowed to be so corrupt for so long. You can't be objective about Nixon.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Claiming that objectivity in journalism enables political corruption.
- In plain terms
- Being neutral lets corrupt politicians escape blame.
- What can you take from it?
- Neutrality can sometimes help bad actors.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should journalists be neutral?
- How do we cover corruption fairly?
Another view
Objectivity is still vital for trust.
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