(This one is from 2021. It still holds true.)
One of the things I like about the news is that most of it doesn’t stick around. It comes and goes rather quickly; then it becomes a lot like fish — best when fresh; later on no.
But even though the news itself may come and go, the people who bring it to you remain.
Nieman Reports is out with an opinion piece by HuffPost editor-in-chief Danielle Benton that points out that “The press can’t afford to fall into disarray and depression while reporting on the collapsing world around us.”
This has always been true of journalists but the present context is notable because our own profession — journalism — is stuck in a prolonged state of depression from which some may reasonably conclude it will never recover.
The problem is not just that there are very few jobs for reporters and editors; it is also that the world is flooded with disinformation, lies, conspiracy thinking and outright attempts to undermine those who do seek to tell the truth about important matters.
In public life, virtually no one has enough credibility to be respected as an authority on anything any longer. There really are no “experts” left with a few exceptions here and there.
In addition, the very companies that employ journalists who seek to get to the root of these issues often seem to not have a clue about just how much the world around them has changed, especially the digital world. Or if they do, they don’t know what to do about it.
Thus, these “legacy” media organizations are seen by many people of all political persuasions as part of the problem rather than a solution. When I curate the news, I rely on what are considered the leading journalism organizations I can locate to pass on each day’s headlines.
But at the same time, I am constantly struck by how little any of those organizations are doing about the Big Story themselves.
HEADLINES:
Federal judge dismisses indictments against Letitia James and James Comey, saying Lindsey Halligan appointment was unlawful (CNN)
Judge tosses Comey, James cases after finding prosecutor unlawfully appointed (NPR)
F.B.I. Letters Send Shivers Through California’s Political Inner Circle (NYT)
MTG Quits Her Lousy House Gig But Not the Spotlight (New York)
Why Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr. So Convinced He’s Right? (Atlantic)
Chicago’s immigration crackdown aftermath leaves lawsuits, investigations and anxiety (NBC)
In cities targeted by ICE, empty desks and school disruptions follow (WP)
White House Hails Progress on Ukraine Talks, but Zelensky Is Cautious (WSJ)
Sen. Mark Kelly faces Pentagon investigation for making video on refusing ‘unlawful orders’ (CNBC)
Trump’s tariffs are pushing Canada closer to China and India (WP)
China’s Xi tells Trump Taiwan’s ‘return’ key to post-war order, Xinhua reports (Reuters)
The War of the Rose Bowl (NYT)
A Battle with My Blood (New Yorker)
Writing builds resilience by changing your brain, helping you face everyday challenges (The Conversation)
OpenAI’s Smackdown by a German Court Hints at What’s Next for AI and Art (Gizmodo)
Amid MAGA fight over AI, Trump allies urge focus on workers (WP).
What OpenAI Did When ChatGPT Users Lost Touch With Reality (NYT)
Coast Guard Backtracks On Plan To Reclassify Swastikas As Mascot (Onion)
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