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Bari Weiss on the Power of Choice and Voicing Your Opinion | It’s Too Early To Quit On Yourself

Jan 19, 2022
Join Bari Weiss, author and host of Honestly with Bari Weiss, as she dives into the pressures of conformity and the value of voicing your opinion. Discussing her time at The New York Times, Bari emphasizes the importance of navigating ideological divides and the impact of social media on personal boundaries. She explores the balance between authenticity and audience expectations in journalism while advocating for the moral imperative to speak out against injustice. Tune in for insights into personal integrity, societal values, and fostering meaningful dialogues!
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INSIGHT

Journalistic Friendships

  • Bari Weiss finds it easy to befriend most journalists.
  • A small group dislikes differing viewpoints entering their space.
INSIGHT

Source of Disagreements

  • Disagreements stem from fundamental assumptions about liberalism, not just policy.
  • Weiss questions if her colleagues believe America is a force for good.
ANECDOTE

NYT Op-ed on Race

  • A New York Times op-ed discussed maintaining a "black space" by resenting a white couple's presence.
  • Weiss criticizes the Times for elevating racist bigotry.
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