Steve Lopez reflects on his 50-year journey in journalism, drawing inspiration from fellow columnist Al Martinez. He acknowledges the drastic changes in the media landscape, particularly due to the rise of the Internet, which has severely impacted print journalism. As he marks this significant milestone in his career, Lopez expresses gratitude for his experiences and the incredible stories he's encountered, even amidst the decline of newspapers and challenges facing the industry today.
Newspapers have soared and sputtered in that time, rising to hero status half a century ago for taking down a crooked president, only to be called the enemy of the people by the current occupant of the White House.
It's an excellent moment in history to be a crook, a liar, a gasbag or a double-dealing political hack, because there are far fewer reporters rooting around like drug-sniffing airport dogs.
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