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You asked for 'action steps' for this troubling moment
Here are a few for your consideration. (And have a great holiday!)
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ABC News caved when it settled with Trump
The Disney-owned news outlet broke Rule 1 of resisting autocracy: “Don’t obey in advance”
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The trouble with billionaires, especially media owners
Are reader boycotts and staff departures part of the answer?
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My plea to newsroom leaders at this dangerous moment
We need you to have a strong spine, to state the truth without euphemism, and to communicate a clear sense of public mission.
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November 2024

Gratitude, somehow, in a dark time
Some thoughts, heading into Thanksgiving week, about how journalism can help, or hurt
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As Trump's plans become clearer, reject these four dangerous ideas
Debunking and, I hope, clarifying some of the spin and lies
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Get past the blame game. Ideas for how to move forward
Don’t give in to despair — that’s what autocrats thrive on
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Amid the shock, some post-election words of wisdom
Early thoughts on how to go forward and how to think about what's happened
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Something to do while you're fretting
This new, acclaimed documentary looks at the roots of America's electoral college. Plus, today’s best read.
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A media critic urged ‘not the odds, but the stakes.’ Did it work?
My interview with Jay Rosen, who coined the phrase urging less 'horse race' and more consequences
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October 2024

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