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binarymax ◴[] No.20575710[source]
An independent activist journalist has been digging into the case and has come up with some interesting and alarming connections and history. Worth a read: https://libertyblitzkrieg.com/2019/07/08/the-jeffrey-epstein...
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edoo ◴[] No.20575913[source]
That is called journalism, not activism. Activist journalist are a stain on the industry.
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ilikehurdles ◴[] No.20575999[source]
I can think of a few accomplished, well-respected, and high-quality journalists that would be considered (and likely self-identify as) activists. I respect people using their talents to further a cause they deeply care about.
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mc32 ◴[] No.20576143[source]
The problem is there is a difference in bias. Ostensibly a journalist is interested in following what leads to facts while suppressing any personal bias. Activists seek facts which support their biases (as well intended as they may be).
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1. Zarath ◴[] No.20576814[source]
You're forgetting that pursuit of facts and truth is not necessarily orthogonal to "activism". Can I be a climate activist journalist while still uncovering facts about people trying to suppress knowledge of global warming and poison the well? I don't see why not.
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2. mc32 ◴[] No.20576830[source]
One hopes a journalist isn’t selective about the facts they present. For example only include facts which might contribute to incriminate someone but omit facts which could exonerate someone.