The integrity of journalism, defined by fairness and accuracy, is facing significant challenges in today's media landscape. Acclaimed journalists emphasize that truth-telling was once a foundational expectation in the industry, but now it is often overlooked. The human drive to share stories and truths remains essential. Current obstacles include widespread skepticism about facts, with many questioning data regardless of its accuracy. This situation represents a concerning decline in public trust and the role of journalism in democracy.
When I started at The Boston Globe, being fair, getting your facts right, playing it straight, being even-handed, wasn't a subject of praise - it was what kept you from getting fired.
We have people who are actually questioning the facts, questioning the data. It's a huge challenge.
It's enormously sad commentary on the state of the news business today.
Long before journalism as we know it today took shape, the need to tell our stories and share the truth of our world has been central to the human experience.
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