Holier Than Tao
Opinion and commentary from the HTT News network. Factual reporting at httnews.com.
Sydney — Review Hears Seven West Media Culture Was 'Diabolical'A confidential review into Seven West Media's workplace culture heard testimony describing it as 'diabolical,' ABC News reports.
Patrick Queen 'Breaks Silence' Story Lacks SpecificsA Heavy.com headline says Patrick Queen clapped back at critics, but the posts and complaints behind it go undetailed in available reporting.
Crain's Column Faults One-Party Politics in Cook CountyA Crain's Chicago Business opinion piece says one-party control and thin local coverage let Cook County government go unchecked.
What We Know About the Vet Who Resigned Over Tusker KavantissaA Sri Lankan veterinary surgeon who treated the tusker Kavantissa resigned after social media criticism, Daily Mirror reports.
Car Planet Boss Apologizes Amid Social Media Criticism of DealershipCar Planet's boss told Car Dealer Magazine 'we can only say we're sorry' after the firm faced criticism online.
What We Know About Defamation Versus Online CriticismLegal experts generally separate protected opinion from false statements of fact that can support a defamation claim.
What We Know About Reading Eagle's Op-Ed on Local JournalismReading Eagle ran an opinion piece arguing that local newsrooms hold small communities together in ways larger outlets cannot.
Getachew Reda Criticizes TPLF Over Airport WarningGetachew Reda disputed a Tigray People's Liberation Front warning tied to airport security, according to a Kulu Media report.
Washington Post Opinion Section Addresses Dangers Facing JournalistsThe Washington Post ran an opinion piece on risks to journalists, but full text and bylines were not available for review.
Decaturish Column 'Bradshaw's Brief' Examines Local News StrugglesA Decaturish opinion column argues community newsrooms face a mounting, uphill fight to keep local reporting alive and funded.
Manchester United's Martínez Defends Social Media Remarks on Club CriticismManchester United defender Martínez used social media to stand by earlier comments critical of the club, Al Jazeera reports.
BBC Pulls Nail Trend Story After Criticism Over Class FramingThe BBC removed an article on a bare-nails beauty trend after readers said it wrongly tied the look to social class, NBC News reported.
One Religious Warning: Noor Bukhari's Reply to Lip Filler CriticsNoor Bukhari pushed back on lip filler criticism with a religious warning, according to a report from Minute Mirror, aggregated by Google News.
What We Know About The Battalion's Celebrity Journalism Op-EdAn opinion column in The Battalion contends celebrity journalism is in decline, though the piece's full argument remains unverified.
North Carolina Paper Argues Saving Journalism Saves DemocracyA Spring Hope Enterprise opinion column contends local newspapers underpin the accountability that keeps self-government functioning.
Bengaluru — Yash Pushes Back on 'Ramayana' VFX Backlash OnlineActor Yash criticized online hostility over 'Ramayana' visual effects, The Hindu reports, as the mythological epic faces early scrutiny.
Portland Press Herald Opinion Urges Young Mainers Toward JournalismA Maine newspaper's opinion page argues the state still needs young people willing to do local reporting work.
Everton's Thierno Barry Opens Up on Social Media Criticism's TollEverton player says online criticism has affected him and his relatives, according to a new BBC interview report.
Australian Journalist Faces Discipline Threat Over Op-Ed, IFJ SaysThe IFJ says an Australian journalist and union member was threatened with discipline after writing an opinion piece.
Suryakumar Yadav Admits He Checks Social Media CriticismIndia's T20 captain says he cannot avoid reading online criticism of his batting after rough outings, per Sportscape Magazine.