We need to hold media accountable

[Anonymous]

We all need to put more pressure on all media outlets, from local papers to national networks, to give full and consistent coverage to every alarming event and sign of dysfunction within the Trump administration. The public deserves the same relentless focus on Trump’s actions, decisions, and cognitive health as was given to Biden’s debate performance—no double standards. One bad debate was pretty much the only news story for several weeks. Incidents like the DC plane crash, which raised serious security and leadership concerns, should not disappear from the headlines at the first whiff of a new distraction. We should flood media organizations with emails, phone calls, letters, and social media comments, insisting on balanced and thorough reporting. Engage editors, producers, and reporters directly, and don’t underestimate the power of persistent local pressure alongside national outreach. Accountability starts with what the media chooses to spotlight, and we need to demand they do their job.

Of course we still need to reach out to our representatives daily. Btw, over the past couple of weeks, I have realized that their main vm boxes are no longer full, which means people are letting up. Don’t become complacent.

[Anonymous]

"We all need to put more pressure on all media outlets"

Go for it. Let us know how it goes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We all need to put more pressure on all media outlets, from local papers to national networks, to give full and consistent coverage to every alarming event and sign of dysfunction within the Trump administration. The public deserves the same relentless focus on Trump’s actions, decisions, and cognitive health as was given to Biden’s debate performance—no double standards. One bad debate was pretty much the only news story for several weeks. Incidents like the DC plane crash, which raised serious security and leadership concerns, should not disappear from the headlines at the first whiff of a new distraction. We should flood media organizations with emails, phone calls, letters, and social media comments, insisting on balanced and thorough reporting. Engage editors, producers, and reporters directly, and don’t underestimate the power of persistent local pressure alongside national outreach. Accountability starts with what the media chooses to spotlight, and we need to demand they do their job.

Of course we still need to reach out to our representatives daily. Btw, over the past couple of weeks, I have realized that their main vm boxes are no longer full, which means people are letting up. Don’t become complacent.

Actual elections are far more important. And they're going very well for the Dems ever since Musk took office.

Most Members of Congress don't care all that much about phone calls and letters when they have about 700,000 constituents. They know that the same people call and write repeatedly.

[Anonymous]

While I understand the sentiment, the media right now is having a crisis. If they’re critical of the administration, they lose access. Only media that is a mouthpiece for Trump gets access. Additionally, many of their sources are unwilling to talk because of the massive purge and threats from Trump.

[Anonymous]

Say you know nothing about the media world without saying you know nothing about the media world

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We all need to put more pressure on all media outlets, from local papers to national networks, to give full and consistent coverage to every alarming event and sign of dysfunction within the Trump administration. The public deserves the same relentless focus on Trump’s actions, decisions, and cognitive health as was given to Biden’s debate performance—no double standards. One bad debate was pretty much the only news story for several weeks. Incidents like the DC plane crash, which raised serious security and leadership concerns, should not disappear from the headlines at the first whiff of a new distraction. We should flood media organizations with emails, phone calls, letters, and social media comments, insisting on balanced and thorough reporting. Engage editors, producers, and reporters directly, and don’t underestimate the power of persistent local pressure alongside national outreach. Accountability starts with what the media chooses to spotlight, and we need to demand they do their job.

Of course we still need to reach out to our representatives daily. Btw, over the past couple of weeks, I have realized that their main vm boxes are no longer full, which means people are letting up. Don’t become complacent.

Ok. I agree. Tell us what to do.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:While I understand the sentiment, the media right now is having a crisis. If they’re critical of the administration, they lose access. Only media that is a mouthpiece for Trump gets access. Additionally, many of their sources are unwilling to talk because of the massive purge and threats from Trump.

Plenty of media are critical of the administration and still have access...but it doesn't matter because the people who need to hear that criticism won't because they are stuck in a right-wing bubble.

[Anonymous]

They seem critical to me? I read 4 papers a day and no one is flattering him, lol.

[Anonymous]

There is certainly more access than there ever was under Biden.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We all need to put more pressure on all media outlets, from local papers to national networks, to give full and consistent coverage to every alarming event and sign of dysfunction within the Trump administration. The public deserves the same relentless focus on Trump’s actions, decisions, and cognitive health as was given to Biden’s debate performance—no double standards. One bad debate was pretty much the only news story for several weeks. Incidents like the DC plane crash, which raised serious security and leadership concerns, should not disappear from the headlines at the first whiff of a new distraction. We should flood media organizations with emails, phone calls, letters, and social media comments, insisting on balanced and thorough reporting. Engage editors, producers, and reporters directly, and don’t underestimate the power of persistent local pressure alongside national outreach. Accountability starts with what the media chooses to spotlight, and we need to demand they do their job.

Of course we still need to reach out to our representatives daily. Btw, over the past couple of weeks, I have realized that their main vm boxes are no longer full, which means people are letting up. Don’t become complacent.

How much are you paying in news subscriptions? Or are you one of these people who expect their news for free?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We all need to put more pressure on all media outlets, from local papers to national networks, to give full and consistent coverage to every alarming event and sign of dysfunction within the Trump administration. The public deserves the same relentless focus on Trump’s actions, decisions, and cognitive health as was given to Biden’s debate performance—no double standards. One bad debate was pretty much the only news story for several weeks. Incidents like the DC plane crash, which raised serious security and leadership concerns, should not disappear from the headlines at the first whiff of a new distraction. We should flood media organizations with emails, phone calls, letters, and social media comments, insisting on balanced and thorough reporting. Engage editors, producers, and reporters directly, and don’t underestimate the power of persistent local pressure alongside national outreach. Accountability starts with what the media chooses to spotlight, and we need to demand they do their job.

Of course we still need to reach out to our representatives daily. Btw, over the past couple of weeks, I have realized that their main vm boxes are no longer full, which means people are letting up. Don’t become complacent.

How much are you paying in news subscriptions? Or are you one of these people who expect their news for free?

Yes.

The easiest way is to support good and fair media.

Do you think that subscriptions to the Atlantic increased this week? I am guessing, yes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We all need to put more pressure on all media outlets, from local papers to national networks, to give full and consistent coverage to every alarming event and sign of dysfunction within the Trump administration. The public deserves the same relentless focus on Trump’s actions, decisions, and cognitive health as was given to Biden’s debate performance—no double standards. One bad debate was pretty much the only news story for several weeks. Incidents like the DC plane crash, which raised serious security and leadership concerns, should not disappear from the headlines at the first whiff of a new distraction. We should flood media organizations with emails, phone calls, letters, and social media comments, insisting on balanced and thorough reporting. Engage editors, producers, and reporters directly, and don’t underestimate the power of persistent local pressure alongside national outreach. Accountability starts with what the media chooses to spotlight, and we need to demand they do their job.

Of course we still need to reach out to our representatives daily. Btw, over the past couple of weeks, I have realized that their main vm boxes are no longer full, which means people are letting up. Don’t become complacent.

How much are you paying in news subscriptions? Or are you one of these people who expect their news for free?

We used to be able to count on facts from ABC, NBC, and CBS and we didn’t even need basic cable

[Anonymous]

The media was covering up Biden's poor health. They gave their articles to the White House, which told them which Biden quotes they were to leave out. See Cenk Uygur's recent interview.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We all need to put more pressure on all media outlets, from local papers to national networks, to give full and consistent coverage to every alarming event and sign of dysfunction within the Trump administration. The public deserves the same relentless focus on Trump’s actions, decisions, and cognitive health as was given to Biden’s debate performance—no double standards. One bad debate was pretty much the only news story for several weeks. Incidents like the DC plane crash, which raised serious security and leadership concerns, should not disappear from the headlines at the first whiff of a new distraction. We should flood media organizations with emails, phone calls, letters, and social media comments, insisting on balanced and thorough reporting. Engage editors, producers, and reporters directly, and don’t underestimate the power of persistent local pressure alongside national outreach. Accountability starts with what the media chooses to spotlight, and we need to demand they do their job.

Of course we still need to reach out to our representatives daily. Btw, over the past couple of weeks, I have realized that their main vm boxes are no longer full, which means people are letting up. Don’t become complacent.

How much are you paying in news subscriptions? Or are you one of these people who expect their news for free?

We used to be able to count on facts from ABC, NBC, and CBS and we didn’t even need basic cable

DP I’m gonna ask you to think real hard about your statement. Can you think of anything that accompanied those shows that you got for ‘free’.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:While I understand the sentiment, the media right now is having a crisis. If they’re critical of the administration, they lose access. Only media that is a mouthpiece for Trump gets access. Additionally, many of their sources are unwilling to talk because of the massive purge and threats from Trump.

They were in crisis before this. And now this extra pressure. Op needs to wake up and not expect ‘the media’ to do everything for her