The election: Legacy media is told, again, ‘They’re just not that into you’In a better world, there would be a period of quiet, of licking wounds, of taking stock, after the shock suffered by both Democrats and…Dec 3, 2024Dec 3, 2024
Fact checking: not a tool for all seasonsI’m writing this as a disappointed former fan … of fact checking.Sep 27, 2024Sep 27, 2024
Which campaign is it, anyway?Depending on where you look, mainstream media outlets are serving up two entirely different versions of the 2024 presidential race.Sep 10, 2024Sep 10, 2024
Journalists waiting by the phone, but Harris hasn’t calledOne of the most significant public debates in the Harris-Trump race so far has been not between the candidates, but rather among…Aug 19, 2024Aug 19, 2024
‘Weird’Before Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz became the Democratic candidate for vice president, he already was the author of an important early-days…Aug 16, 20242Aug 16, 20242
The Debate: Different audiences see different realitiesIt is a common lament that political journalism has come to resemble its sports counterpart, with its emphasis on predictions and who’s…Jun 27, 2024Jun 27, 2024
Editorial decisions are now business decisions, and it’s not going wellThe executive editor of the New York Times recently set off a storm of criticism in the journalism teacup by downplaying the importance of…May 30, 2024May 30, 2024
On democracy: The New York Times and its critics“How does it feel to be wrong?”May 14, 2024May 14, 2024
