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Journalist self-identification

Many journalists self-identify as politically left-leaning in some studies

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Jan 13, 2026
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What are the most common left-wing talking points in media?

Mainstream left-wing media talking points cluster around economic inequality and pro-union advocacy, climate action and regulation, racial and gender equity, skepticism of concentrated corporate and r...

Jan 29, 2026
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Why can't the US news media be objective?

news media struggle to be purely objective because journalistic norms, economic incentives, political polarization, and technological change push coverage away from a neutral "view from nowhere," erod...