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Monday, December 2, 2019

Facts are under siege. Now, more than ever, we need to invest in journalism

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/dec/02/facts-are-under-siege-now-more-than-ever-we-need-to-invest-in-journalism

‘We need truly independent newspapers and media outlets, like the Guardian, which exist solely to serve the public.’

Donald Trump’s presidency marks the culmination of these trends. Schooled in reality television and New York tabloids, Trump understands how to drive ratings and get attention. As the 2016 presidential race heated up, Leslie Moonves, CEO of CBS, admitted the Trump phenomenon “may not be good for America, but it’s damn good for CBS”