“The Debate Over Objectivity in Journalism: Perspectives from Top Editors and Observers”

OBJECTIVITY? For many journalists, objectivity is sacred. But some editors no longer agree, especially in the Digital Age, and some observers think it’s impossible to attain true objectivity. Read at least two opposing views (see below) and discuss. One is by Len Downie, a former top editor at The Washington Post. The other is by Martin Baron, another former top editor at The Washington Post. Also read a separate story by Ben Smith in The New York Times.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/01/30/newsrooms-news-reporting-objectivity-diversity/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/03/24/journalism-objectivity-trump-misinformation-marty-baron/
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/10/business/journalists-objectivity.html
(pick 2 out of the 3 sources) 

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