Journalism is a public service. So why doesn’t it represent the public? - Poynter
U.S. · MEDIA
March 5, 20215 min read1069 words
Published: March 5, 2021  |  5 min read1069 words
I’m a young reporter from a low-income, working-class background. Sometimes, I ask myself why I’m still charging so eagerly into an industry that seems intent on pushing me away. Journalism’s high barriers to entry drive out talent from marginalized groups at a time when the fiel...
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April 8, 2021
The author of this opinion piece makes a strong case for paid internships and inclusive professional recruiting. But her proposed solutions to a complex problem are overly simplistic and one-sided, and disregard the dynamic and benefits of competition.
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April 7, 2021
This article is an opinion piece based on the personal experience of the author and does very little to address the question and important topic raised in the headline.
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