Accountability, accuracy and facts will bring back the public trust
Margaret Sullivan, Washington Post,Here’s a pick-me-up from Margaret Sullivan, Washington Post media columnist, that’s well-worth spending a few minutes with.
Trust in journalism may never get back to the post-Watergate level. But by holding government accountable, emphasizing accuracy and standing firm for factual reality, we can regain some of what’s lost. And, just maybe, help save democracy.