Calls to End Objective Journalism Are 'Problematic'

(Dreamstime)

By    |   Friday, 03 February 2023 07:37 AM EST ET

The re-emergence of "advocacy journalism" has coincided with a steady erosion of public trust in the media that communication experts fear will only continue as objectivity – once the hallmark of news reporting – is replaced with coverage that merely fits a certain political narrative.

The concept of journalistic objectivity, or presenting a story without bias, has long been a standard for newsrooms. Yet, it appears to be a value that is going by the wayside as the next generation of journalists embrace the notion that "objectivity has to go."

Marisa Herman

Marisa Herman, a Newsmax senior reporter, focuses on major and investigative stories. A University of Florida graduate, she has more than a decade of experience as a reporter for newspapers, magazines, and websites.

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The re-emergence of "advocacy journalism" has coincided with a steady erosion of public trust in the media that communication experts fear will only continue as objectivity is replaced with coverage that merely fits a certain political narrative.
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