Archive - American Crisis

As others buckle to Trump's bullying, the AP holds the line.

This is what courage looks like.

Mar 10 •

Margaret Sullivan

February 2025

The tragic decline of the Washington Post, thanks to Jeff Bezos

Full (blistering) statement here from Marty Baron, former top editor; and one from a ranking editor, Cameron Barr, as he severs his Post ties

Feb 27 •

Margaret Sullivan

There's a lot of depressing news. Here's a pick-me-up (or three)

Plus: the question people keep asking me, one that I don't know how to answer

Feb 24 •

Margaret Sullivan

Four essentials for the press right now

If we have any hope of preventing a full slide into permanent autocracy, these must happen

Feb 17 •

Margaret Sullivan

We need righteous indignation and truth-telling, not complacency

The tone, in media and politics, is far too restrained for our current emergency

Feb 10 •

Margaret Sullivan

The split personality of Big Journalism in covering this nightmare

The reporting is essential. But what about the ability to make sense of the chaos and sound the alarm?

Feb 3 •

Margaret Sullivan

January 2025

December 2024

Jimmy Carter, the year ahead, and my very own 'Project 2025'

Please join me in approaching the future with wary optimism and hopeful determination

Dec 31, 2024 •

Margaret Sullivan

You asked for 'action steps' for this troubling moment

Here are a few for your consideration. (And have a great holiday!)

Dec 23, 2024 •

Margaret Sullivan

ABC News caved when it settled with Trump

The Disney-owned news outlet broke Rule 1 of resisting autocracy: “Don’t obey in advance”

Dec 16, 2024 •

Margaret Sullivan

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