Washington Post, 11/8/2024
A word about mainstream media outlets is in order. They have lost, and will continue to lose, market share as social media, podcasts and other platforms take their place. They will not regain it by cowering in fear or neglecting their obligation to pursue truth and democracy. There is no right-wing audience anxious for fair, fact-based and balanced news. MAGA Republicans have found their outlets in Fox News and other right-wing propaganda outfits. It is a responsible media’s obligation to hold the powerful accountable and to provide exacting coverage of Trump’s aberrant behavior and authoritarian policies.
The media’s mission is not to remain neutral in a battle between authoritarianism and democracy. It is not to play timekeeper when one candidate lies nonstop. It is to focus on the stakes when America gives way to fascism. [emphasis added]
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