Career at Mother Jones and Cultural Shifts within the Organization

Ben Dreyfus discusses his career at Mother Jones, highlighting the period from 2013 to 2021 when significant cultural shifts occurred. Initially, the organization had a mix of journalists with differing ideologies, focusing on quality reporting. However, with events like Gamergate and increasing political tensions, a shift towards more ideological activism emerged, particularly among younger staff members. This led to conflicts between different offices and staff members, ultimately affecting the organization's dynamic.