Morning Jolt: New York Times’ Political Activism Ignores Fundamental Ethics of Journalism

Making the click-through worthwhile: the New York Times takes what's left of its credibility and sets it on fire, burning it to ashes; how well-off politicians are adapting to our era of stylish populism; an old parody with new relevance; and the new public service announcement that the country needs, not the one that it wants.

The New York Times Throws a Bonfire of Its Credibility

Conservatives have complained about The New York Times for a long time, but now the newspaper's increasingly slippery standards for reporting and verification are getting so glaring, even its own former staffers can't ignore it. Joe Pompeo writes in Vanity Fair:

Sources say Robin Pogrebin and Kate Kelly initially pitched their reporting to the news side, but top editors ultimately felt that there wasn't enough juice to warrant a story there—punting the scoop to the Sunday Review section. "In today's journalistic world, the conversation is a bit irrelevant," one source said. ...

September 17 2019

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New York Times' Political Activism Ignores Fundamental Ethics of Journalism Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: the New York Times takes what's left of its credibility and sets it on fire, burning it to ashes; how well-off politicians are adapting to our era of stylish populism; an old parody with new relevance; and the new public service announcement that the country needs, not the one that it wants. The New York Times Throws a Bonfire of Its Credibility Conservatives have complained about The New York Times for a long time, but now the newspaper's increasingly slippery standards for reporting and verification are getting so glaring, even its own former staffers can't ignore it. Joe Pompeo writes in Vanity Fair: Sources say Robin Pogrebin and Kate Kelly initially pitched their reporting to the news side, but top editors ultimately felt that there wasn't enough juice to warrant a story there—punting the scoop to the Sunday Review section. "In today's journalistic world, the conversation is a bit irrelevant," one source said. ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Trump's Trade Policy at a Crossroads Thomas J. Duesterberg While moving in the right direction on trade, making up for years of inattention and complacency with regard to the abuse of global rules by China and others, President Trump's inconsistent and heavy-handed approach has raised economic uncertainty to its highest levels since the 2008 recession. The Real Reason for That Kavanaugh Smear Kyle Smith Brett Kavanaugh's adversaries want to ensure that any decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade would exist under a cloud. Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Challenger to Pro-Life Illinois Democrat Mairead McArdle The New York progressive gave her first House endorsement of the 2020 elections to Marie Newman, who is also endorsed by Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. ADVERTISEMENT Do You Know What the Democrats Said at Their Debate? Dennis Prager The last debate among 10 Democrats seeking their party's nomination for president set a new low for demagoguery, contempt for America, and just plain foolishness. The Anti-Kavanaugh Campaign Could Be Just Beginning Rich Lowry Supreme Court justice Brett Kavanaugh's enemies believe that layering on dubious allegations somehow makes each one more credible, whereas it only speaks to their own desperation. CNN: Everything but the News Victor Davis Hanson Is CNN — which has ruined its reputation and profits in an Ahab-esque effort to destroy the Trump white whale — still a media organization at all? Or is it a failing entertainment channel, or a sinister Orwellian Ministry of "Truth"? The Ongoing Smear Campaign against Brett Kavanaugh The Editors Reporters found new evidence that profoundly undermined the central claims against Kavanaugh. That's not the story they chose to tell. NYT Reporter Blames Editors for Removing Exculpatory Information from Kavanaugh Story Zack Evans Reporter Robin Pogrebin also said of the alleged, unnamed victim, "She was incredibly drunk at that party... memory here is really a questionable issue." ADVERTISEMENT WHAT NR IS READING The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity Douglas Murray “Simply brilliant.” — Sam Harris LEARN MORE Photo Essays Hong Kong Protests Retro Racing at Goodwood ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.