What is wrong with The New York Times? Instead of reporting on what proposed radical measures in Florida represent for civil liberties, education and the state’s residents, this long-delayed report focuses on… what it means for #DeSantis’s presidential campaign.

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We need better national reporting in the public interest. Our major outlets are locked in partisan framing and fixated on predicting election outcomes.

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In Florida Legislative Session, a Chance for DeSantis to Check Off His Wish List

Republican lawmakers have indicated the session will be guided by Gov. Ron DeSantis’s priorities, including a proposal that would expand gun rights.

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It Is Journalism’s Sacred Duty To Endanger The Lives Of As Many Trans People As Possible

The task of reporting is not a simple one. Each and every day, reporters and editors at publications like The Onion make difficult decisions about which issues should receive attention, knowing that our coverage will influence not only how people think, but also how they act. This responsibility is at the core of an…

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“Good journalism is about finding those stories, even when they don’t exist. It’s about asking the tough questions and ignoring the answers you don’t like, then offering misleading evidence in service of preordained editorial conclusions. In our case, endangering trans people is the lodestar that shapes our coverage.” Wow.🔥