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The Washington Post's Problem.

Authors :
Alterman, Eric
Source :
Nation; 7/16/2012, Vol. 295 Issue 3/4, p15-19, 4p, 1 Illustration
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article looks at the "Washington Post" newspaper and its right-wing conservative political blogger, Jennifer Rubin. It recounts instances where she published false information, failed to make timely corrections, and engaged in vitriolic ad hominem attacks on those who disagreed with her views, including her posts on the 2011 terrorist attacks in Norway and the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit by his Palestinian captors. The author discusses the Post's hiring and retention of Rubin in the context of what he sees as its institutional decline, arguing that it no longer shows journalistic concern for evidence and objectivity.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00278378
Volume :
295
Issue :
3/4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Nation
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
77458379