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OPINION: Local news offers a powerful reality check on Trump’s tariff carnage

Jennifer Schulze writes, "I have a suggestion for the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: Watch some local TV news."

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Democracy OPINION: Welcome to the United States of Elon By Jennifer Schulze – 12/20/24

Jennifer Schulze writes, "This is America 2024: A country where the world’s richest man can force a government shutdown with a barrage of tweets consisting almost entirely of lies and conspiracy theories."

Democracy OPINION: As ABC News caves to Trump, it’s even more crucial to support fearless media By Jennifer Schulze – 12/16/24

Jennifer Schulze writes, "It sure felt like a terrible week for journalism. There were very high-profile examples of cowardice and capitulation that continue to undermine the integrity and trust of America’s news organizations."

Democracy OPINION: Trump 2.0 requires fearless news reporting, not social calls to Mar-a-Lago By Jennifer Schulze – 11/19/24

Jennifer Schulze writes, "It has been less than two weeks since Donald Trump’s narrow win and already two of his fiercest media critics are bending a knee."

Media OPINION: Student reporter schools press with House speaker CHIPS Act scoop By Jennifer Schulze – 11/04/24

It turns out that important stories are waiting to be told, if only reporters will ask the questions. Luke Radel, a junior studying broadcast journalism and political science and working as a news reporter at the student-run TV station CitrusTV News at Syracuse University, did just that.

Abortion OPINION: The consequences of a Trump win are ominous. That should be the biggest news story. By Jennifer Schulze – 11/01/24

Jennifer Schulze writes, "Even though so many of our mainstream media outlets are obsessed with the odds, that’s not really the story, is it? It’s the stakes and they are ominous."

Democracy OPINION: American oligarchs are selling out democracy to curry favor with Trump By Edwin Eisendrath – 10/30/24

Edwin Eisendrath writes, "It’s a slap in the face to ordinary Americans who get up every day and do what those extraordinary rich ones won’t- put the country first."

Democracy OPINION: The end of the independent editorial board By Zach Shaw – 10/28/24

Zach Shaw writes, "The recent decisions by prominent newspapers like the Times and the Post — mainly from their owners — signal a broader trend of retreating from accountability."

Harris OPINION: During Bret Baier’s interview with Vice President Harris, the misogynoir asked the questions By Zach Shaw – 10/17/24

Zach Shaw writes, "Misogynistic undertones were ever-present, from questioning her competency to repeatedly pressing her on issues where her agency as a Black woman was diminished."

Media OPINION: CNN needs to ditch its lying pundits By Jennifer Schulze – 10/09/24

Jennifer Schulze writes, "These segments on CNN feel like a game show, with competing sides eyeing one another across the shiny, glass table waiting to score the first point."

Media Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley attacks St. Louis TV reporter with false misconduct claims By Zach Shaw – 10/02/24

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) launched a fierce attack on a St. Louis TV reporter last Friday, falsely accusing him of being fired from a previous journalism position due to unethical behavior.

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