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The New York Times Can't Stop Sucking

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 12053 implied HN points • 02 Aug 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Reporting
  1. The New York Times has faced criticism for its handling of the Russia investigation stories, with claims of repeated mistakes and bias in their reporting.
  2. Important details about key figures, like George Papadopoulos, were often misrepresented or overlooked, leading to confusion about their roles in the investigation.
  3. Despite numerous errors, the paper continues to publish similar narratives, sparking frustration over their journalistic practices and the accuracy of their reporting.

In Defense of Terry Moran

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 6746 implied HN points • 12 Jun 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Reporting
  1. Media companies need to decide if reporters should have personal opinions or just report the news. It's confusing for journalists when they are expected to be both.
  2. Terry Moran was fired for expressing his view about a political figure on Twitter, which raises questions about how personal social media use affects reporters' jobs.
  3. This situation shows the conflict in today's media. Reporters are told to be public personalities but also face backlash for sharing their thoughts.

My Decade with Donald Trump

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 6821 implied HN points • 18 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Reporting
  1. The author has a close relationship with Donald Trump and has often received personal greetings from him. This shows that Trump engages with journalists in a unique and informal way.
  2. The author was one of the few journalists who accurately predicted Trump's 2016 election win, gaining a reputation for understanding his supporters.
  3. Despite criticism for being too sympathetic to Trump, the author believes their reporting is based on genuine observation and experience with his voter base.

Silver Bulletin pollster ratings, 2025 update

Silver Bulletin • 405 implied HN points • 17 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Reporting
  1. The latest pollster ratings show which pollsters are most accurate and transparent based on their past performances. This helps understand which ones might do well in future elections.
  2. New data added to the ratings includes results from the 2024 presidential, congressional, and gubernatorial elections. Lots of new polls have shifted some ratings, but the top pollsters generally stayed the same.
  3. They measure pollster accuracy using different ratings and scores that consider factors like bias toward political parties and how close their predictions were to actual results.

What's the Point of The New York Times?

JoeWrote • 196 implied HN points • 11 Feb 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Reporting
  1. Many people don't trust traditional media like The New York Times anymore. They are turning to other sources like podcasts and blogs for news.
  2. Legacy media companies have lost readers because they often prioritize profits and sensational stories over accurate reporting.
  3. Even big newspapers can make mistakes, and if they don't admit them or improve their practices, they risk losing even more readers.
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Talking about the filibuster

Matt’s Five Points • 0 implied HN points • 06 Dec 11
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Reporting
  1. The term 'filibuster' can be confusing and it's important to use it correctly when discussing Senate events. Just because a vote fails doesn't mean the filibuster didn't happen.
  2. Using clear language like 'defeated by a motion to end debate' can provide better understanding than just saying 'filibustered.' It tells readers exactly what occurred.
  3. The concept of a filibuster is more about strategy and tactics than just blocking a vote. Various actions can lead to preventing a majority vote, and it's good to see it as a process, not just one event.