America Needs Honest, Independent Journalism

Honest journalism—nonpartisan, evenhanded, and striving toward objectivity—faces resistance within many corners of the media and other powerful institutions. According to a Pew survey, 55% of journalists believe that every side does not always deserve equal coverage. That portion rises to 63% among younger members of the profession. Major papers of record have questioned objectivity as a guiding principle, while embracing what has been called “post-journalism”—an advocacy-driven approach to reporting the news. NGOs, Big Tech, and political actors have worked in concert to censor independent reporters and news outlets.