Covering Obama: A Cautionary Note to Journalists and Historians

(Excerpt): Barack’s victory was a victory of hope, love, and faith over cynicism, despair, and vengeance. Journalists telling his election story just exactly as it unfolded were right to tell the truth that for a brief shining moment, America once again welcomed the possibility of a promising new king ready and eager to reign wisely and well from a diverse, compassionate and representative roundtable. Continue reading

Journalists Are Paid to be Biased. Some of Us Just Ain't Tellin'

Excerpt: Writers are paid for their particular biases, not despite them, and often for their ability to consistently conceal them….To be human is to be biased. Continue reading