The hottest Substack posts of The Save Journalism Committee

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NYT vs. The Musk Foundation: A Masterclass in Slant

216 implied HN points • 15 Mar 24
💼 Business Philanthropy Nonprofit Media Criticism Ethics Politics
  1. The NYT article raises concerns about Elon Musk's foundation finances, but overlooks crucial details like the grace period where the foundation caught up on giving deficits in following years.
  2. Private foundations like Musk's have latitude in choosing charities based on legal approvals, not restrictions like public charities. Contextual understanding of foundation structures is essential.
  3. The article highlights Musk's charitable acts but frames them in a negative light, despite him helping schools, disasters, and children in need. The public benefit of these actions is significant.

Israel-Palestine, Community Notes, Oil

309 implied HN points • 18 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Israel-Palestine Journalism Oil Twitter
  1. The importance of moral clarity depending on informational clarity in relation to the Israel-Palestine conflict.
  2. The need for accurate and thorough reporting to combat misinformation and biases in journalism.
  3. The discussion on oil reserves and the importance of understanding metrics to avoid unnecessary alarm or misinformation.