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The Facts of Life: Democratic politics as seen by one reporter
Back in January, I published a story about cynical journalism in the New York Times, specifically naming Times reporter Jonathan Martin. In it, I wrote: Jonathan Martin’s piece is a stellar example of journalistic embroidery the sole purpose of which … Continue reading
Posted in political campaigns, Politics, The Facts of Life, Trumpism
Tagged Jonathan Martin, Maureen Dowd, New York Times, Trump news coverage
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How to wrest the facts from a cynical news story
It was a gift. Yesterday, in the New York Times, one story, “A Major Fear for Democrats: Will the Party Come Together By November?” was a perfect example of the crying need for the book I’m finishing, How I Learned … Continue reading
Posted in How I Learned The Facts of Life, political campaigns, The Facts of Life, Trumpism, voting rights
Tagged Brendan Boyle, Dave Loebsack, Democratic Party voters, How I Learned the Facts of Life, Iowa caucuses, James Clyburn, Jonathan Martin, Kathleen Sibelius, New Rochelle High School, New York Times, Todd Rutherford
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Post Paul Krugman, the NYT versus Nancy Pelosi
I did not pause for a second when writing that title above. Because yesterday, after Paul Krugman’s clear, ringing hurrah for Nancy Pelosi, the Times decided to cover her in an article written by Alexander Burns and Jonathan Martin, telling … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, The Facts of Life, War on women
Tagged Alexander Burns, Conor Lamb, Jim Clyburn, Jonathan Martin, Nancy Pelosi, New York Times, Paul Krugman
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