It is inspiring and annoying to see young, budding journalists eager to enter the profession in their quest to change the world.
They go in convinced they will be unlike the writers they read and will only write objective, unbiased news based on truth, justice and with both sides of the story.
I say it's time to wake up and face reality. News writing is not and will never be unbiased. By simply choosing an angle, you are already taking a stance.
Of course, I'm not a complete cynic. Journalism is a great avenue for highlighting injustice, calling for equity and giving all parties a voice. However, each publication has an agenda, most of the time based on financial considerations. And journalists must adhere to the themes that boost advertising revenue.
More on this later...
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