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The Press Covers for Harris Again

Erick Erickson's Confessions of a Political Junkie • 2557 implied HN points • 15 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Coverage
  1. The media often protects certain politicians, like Kamala Harris, and downplays their mistakes. This makes many people distrust the press.
  2. There are significant discrepancies in how the media covers stories about politicians from different parties. Some issues are treated as major scandals for Republicans but barely mentioned for Democrats.
  3. Many reporters seem to have a bias towards the left and don't show much interest in understanding or presenting views outside their own beliefs.

From the Old Editor: "We Care If It's True. We Don't Care Why."

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 10503 implied HN points • 09 Feb 26
📰 News Political Coverage
  1. Racket is relaunching as a bigger investigative newsroom with a new editor-in-chief and more staff, aiming to produce more long-form reporting while still responding to the news cycle.
  2. The editorial philosophy emphasizes rigorous verification and truth over partisan takes or forcing staff onto ideological slates, encouraging reporters to follow stories wherever they lead.
  3. They plan to rebuild FOIA capabilities, try new formats (timelines, glossaries, a Monday 'Swamp Log'), and ask readers for patience and feedback as they find a steady rhythm.

Open Letter to the Columbia Journalism Review, on the Atrocious New York Times

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 15531 implied HN points • 05 Aug 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Coverage
  1. Good journalism needs to distinguish between accurate reporting and failure. It's important for journalists to cover complex issues accurately and avoid spreading misinformation.
  2. Editorial choices can significantly impact the credibility of a news outlet. When claims are repeated without proper fact-checking, it can damage trust with readers.
  3. Criticism of media should be taken seriously, especially if reports have misled the public. Transparency and accountability in journalism are vital for maintaining a healthy relationship with the audience.

The sad and self-inflicted decline of the Washington Post, in one chart

Silver Bulletin • 785 implied HN points • 27 Jan 26
📰 News Political Coverage
  1. The Washington Post has lost a lot of political influence recently, falling from near-parity with the New York Times to a much smaller share of political “mindshare.”
  2. Owner interventions and editorial shifts — like cancelling endorsements, changing leadership, and letting go of columnists — prompted big subscriber cancellations and staff departures that have hurt the paper’s finances.
  3. The Post’s decline highlights how fragile national news brands are in a fractured media ecosystem, where changes in ownership or identity can quickly create winners and losers and leave fewer truly comprehensive outlets.

A Mostly Fire-Free LA

Life Since the Baby Boom • 1152 implied HN points • 13 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Coverage
  1. Not all of LA is burning. In fact, only a small part of the area is affected by fires, and most residents are safe.
  2. News often focuses on dramatic stories, like fires or violence, because they attract more viewers. Good news doesn't get as much attention.
  3. Despite big headlines, the majority of people in LA are not under evacuation orders, showing that the situation isn't as dire for everyone.
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How to support journalism

The Watch • 677 implied HN points • 26 Dec 24
📰 News Political Coverage
  1. Support journalism by subscribing to trustworthy outlets. Subscriptions help keep essential news sources alive and able to do their work.
  2. You can also give to local news organizations and independent journalists directly. This helps them produce quality reporting that might otherwise struggle for funding.
  3. Encouraging emails and legal support is crucial for journalists facing threats. A simple note can uplift them, and legal services are vital as free press faces challenges.

This is what happens if you dare to ask the most gently critical questions about the media and Epstein

Michael Tracey • 86 implied HN points • 29 Jul 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Coverage
  1. It's important to ask tough questions about major issues like the Epstein case, even if it feels uncomfortable. When people just accept narratives without questioning them, it can lead to misunderstandings and misinformation.
  2. Media figures sometimes have personal connections or biases that can affect their reporting. This can make it hard to trust the facts being presented.
  3. People need to be careful about jumping to conclusions based on victim claims without considering their credibility. It's essential to maintain a balanced view and not blindly support every narrative.

On the Constant, Unrelenting and Unhinged Anti-Trump Propaganda of the German Media

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 262 implied HN points • 21 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Coverage
  1. The German media is very critical of Donald Trump and often portrays him negatively. This creates a strong bias against him among the German public.
  2. Many Germans believe that Kamala Harris would do better as a U.S. president than Trump, showing a significant difference in political views between the two countries.
  3. The lack of diverse media voices in Germany makes it hard for people to hear different perspectives on Trump, leading to a one-sided narrative in news coverage.

Not everything is #ButHerEmails

Silver Bulletin • 347 implied HN points • 06 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Coverage
  1. Media coverage can have significant impacts in elections, such as the focus on Clinton's emails in 2016.
  2. Progressives are using the term #ButHerEmails to criticize media coverage that they feel is unfair to Democrats.
  3. The concept of The Big Cope suggests Democrats blaming media coverage for unfavorable election outcomes.

The journalists gaze

Men Yell at Me • 173 implied HN points • 14 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Coverage
  1. Journalists at a restaurant in Iowa complained about the lack of Whole Foods and doubted the vegan options.
  2. Iowa is often portrayed in political journalism as a simplistic backdrop, reducing the state to stereotypes.
  3. Local perspectives and nuances are often overlooked in political reporting, where the same few interviewees are featured repeatedly.