Journalists Attack the Powerless, Then Play Victim When Called Out

[Paladin]

Greenwald: Journalists Attack the Powerless, Then Play Victim When Called Out

Journalists with these outlets wield immense power and influence. These are not the voiceless, marginalized, powerless people in society. They’re the ones who attack, expose and ruin marginalized people if they dare express political views of which these journalists disapprove.

It is not just morally repugnant but quite dangerous for them to try to place themselves off limits from criticism this way. The whole point of journalism — the reason why a free press is vital — is because it is the only way to hold accountable powerful institutions and powerful actors. Corporate media outlets and those they employ as reporters are among the most powerful and influential actors in society and, as such, are completely fair game for criticisms, protests, and denunciations.

[Paladin]

Media trust hits new low

For the first time ever, fewer than half of all Americans have trust in traditional media, according to data from Edelman's annual trust barometer shared exclusively with Axios. Trust in social media has hit an all-time low of 27%.

56% of Americans agree with the statement that "Journalists and reporters are purposely trying to mislead people by saying things they know are false or gross exaggerations."
58% think that "most news organizations are more concerned with supporting an ideology or political position than with informing the public."

Sadly this article's conclusion that CEO's will rebuild our trust and civic infrastructure is absurd. CEO's control these media outlets and companies like Google and Facebook. Most are very much the problem, not the solution.

[srothstein]

Media trust hits new low

Interesting ending paragraph in that article. It seems that Trump voters trust politicians more than the media.