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Beto and Pete: A Tale of Two Articles

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Gabriella West

In this election season, good journalism is important. But what happens when “good journalism” comes up against people’s uncritical adoration of a candidate? We all know the stereotype of the “hit piece.” In Janet Malcolm‘s 1990 book The Journalist and … Continue reading →

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An Aside: Louis CK on Donald Trump

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Gabriella West

“Trump is a messed-up guy with a hole in his heart that he tries to fill with money and attention. He can never ever have enough of either and he’ll never stop trying. He’s sick. Which makes him really really … Continue reading →

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