2. The State of Democracy After the Midterms (Still bad; Could have been way worse)
Is This Democracy
The Number One Way to Advance in Political Journalism Is to Signal You Are Objective
Journalism schools should teach people that truth and accuracy is the most important thing. Non-partisanship should be like third or fourth on your list of priorities as a journalist, says John Avlon. The number one way to get promoted and advance in political journalism is to signal you are objective which means being equally hostile to Democrats and Republicans," he adds. "I've been in political journalism for 20 years"
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