Archive - American Crisis

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

The trouble with billionaires, especially media owners

Are reader boycotts and staff departures part of the answer?

Dec 9, 2024 •

Margaret Sullivan

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.

Dec 2, 2024 •

Margaret Sullivan

November 2024

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