Journalism is undergoing a transformation that will likely reverse the consolidation we've seen over the past century. But we are not yet at the "big bang" point. Instead, we are near a low-point that has limited the flow of reliable information to citizens. Rebuilding the industry in a way that truly serves to democratize information is an efforts I've been involved with for many years, and I think NewsTrust is a noble experiment in that direction.
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Analysis stories like this help voters understand why the Democratic nomination process has gone on so long, and how campaign strategies ultimately determine who will win. The Democratic Party's arcane rules left many voters confused, but this story helps to explain how an upstart like Obama can ultimately overtake a well-financed frontrunner like Clinton.
No. This is a one-sided column and is not good reporting. Thought it includes comments from the target of the column, those are placed in a biased context. The idea that "independent" media can be reduced to merely expressing opinions is a disservice to independent reporters who strive for good journalism.
I once thought that Politico would be a pernicious new addition to our rotted media culture. Instead, it actually provides a valuable service by packing every destructive ... More »
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No, this is not good journalism. It's a vaguely entertaining conspiracy theory based on the unabashedly biased view that the Bush administration is deliberately destroying the economy (although the reasons why are a bit fuzzy). To be sure, there's a case to be made that the Bush administration sought to weaken the greenback to make US exports more competitve on the world stage - although the White House and Treasury Department have routinedly denied that. This column, however, fails ... More »
Who do you think was one of the Bush Administration’s key players on the economy? If you say Paulson or Bernanke, you might be half right. But there’s ... More »
Alzheimer's is a slow and ugly death sentence for the one in four Americans who will suffer from the disease by 2030, and awareness of the disease and its effects on the victims, their families and society are important. This article blends often reported statistics with a personal look at this medical horror story, and that is good. Where it falls short is in looking at the potential economic costs of the disease on society (going beyond mere dollar costs, which are impressive, but ... More »
Right now, a number of prestigious medical institutes are investigating the “Amyloid Hypothesis,” a theory that damage to the brain’s nerve cells in ... More »
