Category Archives: Journalism

How Donald Trump Destroyed the Interview – A century-old political institution may have met its match.

When the media is dishonest, only the dishonest can disarm them. I don’t care how Trump becomes president. I only care that he becomes president. Jack Shafer writes: The interview is the Niagara that fills the news ocean. A quick … Continue reading

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Politics & The Pros

Mickey Kaus writes: Politics and Pros: The NYT says “Donald Trump’s Campaign Stumbles As it Tries to Go Big.” Evidence of the stumbling? 1) Trump met with “dozens of female chief executives and entrepreneurs” last week but “never publicized” it! … Continue reading

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From Desegregation To Disinformation: The Decline Of The Virginian-Pilot

From 2012: As a local newsman, I have been particularly interested in the Virginian-Pilot’s now-notorious attempt to suppress the story of a black mob’s beating two members of its own staff, Dave Forster and Marjon Rostami. As I argued here … Continue reading

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New York Times Reporter Jonathan Weisman Retweets Harsh Attacks On Jews

I wonder if Jonathan Weisman has ever studied Talmud? There’s nothing in his twitter feed more shocking than what you will find in the Talmud. I’m not hurt and upset and discombobulated when Jewish texts contain anti-gentile sentiments. Ever said … Continue reading

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The Omerta Olympics

Mickey Kaus writes: Even apolitical owners of big, mainstream media outlets typically don’t like to bring up the immigration debate. At the very least it’s “divisive.” More important, reporting on, say, support for a border wall could alienate new, growing … Continue reading

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