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Suva, Fiji — Fiji Sun Opinion Piece Weighs Journalism's FutureA Fiji Sun opinion column argues journalism must adapt as global instability reshapes how the public gets trustworthy information.
Trump Amplifies Criticism Of Republican Over Immigration BreakPresident Trump amplified criticism of a Republican who publicly broke with him on immigration, the New York Times reports.
Poynter Opinion: Newsrooms Must Help Readers Find JournalismPoynter's opinion piece argues discovery, not just production, is the news industry's core challenge for reaching readers.
Liberia Abortion Law Reform Draws Global Culture War FramingThe New Humanitarian frames a Liberian abortion law overhaul as a global culture-war front, though bill specifics remain unreported so far.
What We Know About Media Criticism That Changes NewsroomsPublic editor columns, corrections notes and watchdog essays share traits that make editors act instead of dismissing the complaint.
Sacramento — Kings' Ben Simmons Addresses Critics in VideoUSA Today reported that Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons responded to critics in a video containing profanity, according to the outlet.
New Watertown Public Opinion Owner Lee Enterprises Invests In SD NewsLee Enterprises, now owner of the Watertown Public Opinion, says it is putting money into South Dakota journalism, the paper reports.
Dorothy Filmmaker Says Backlash Sparked ConversationThe director behind Dorothy told India Today the film drew hatred but also opened a debate the industry rarely has.
News24 Opinion Argues Battles Over Media Prove Journalism EnduresA News24 opinion column argues that fights to control journalism prove the industry still matters, despite claims it's already dead.
What We Know About the Vancouver Villages Plan Opinion ColumnA Daily Hive opinion column from a veteran Vancouver housing writer looks at what follows the city's Villages Plan.
Straits Times Op-Ed Says AI Forces Journalism to Redefine ItselfA Straits Times opinion piece argues AI gives journalism its most existential chance yet to define what the profession is for.
Bryan Triangle Questions Media's Trump Covid-19 CoverageA commentary from bryantriangle.com revisits whether press coverage of Trump's pandemic response was fair or excessive.
Idaho Press Runs Opinion Cartoon Titled 'Media Hypocrisy'Idaho Press published an opinion cartoon on media hypocrisy, joining a recurring debate over how outlets frame contested stories.
ProPublica Report Ties Smithsonian to Trump Culture FightProPublica examined how the Smithsonian became caught up in disputes tied to the Trump administration, per a Sierra Sun Times report.
Rob Gronkowski Calls Media Criticism of His Partying RidiculousThe former NFL tight end pushed back on years of press coverage scrutinizing his off-field lifestyle, per a new report.
Baton Rouge, La. — LSU Op-Ed Says Partisanship Erodes Media TrustAn LSU Reveille opinion column argues rising partisanship has weakened journalism's ability to inform the public.
Denver — Payton Explains Tweet Defending Bo Nix From CriticismSean Payton addressed a tweet defending rookie quarterback Bo Nix from what he called false social media criticism, per Mile High Report.
NYT Opinion Column Calls for End to Culture War FeudingA New York Times opinion column argues for closing the book on culture war feuding, even as concrete disputes keep moving through statehouses and courts.
One USA Today Opinion Column Compares Trump's Reaction to Nixon'sA USA Today opinion column argues Trump's response to criticism echoes Nixon's downfall, without citing new reporting.
Metal Insider Argues Music Journalism Needs More VoicesAn opinion column at Metal Insider contends expanding who writes about music matters more as outlets shrink, not fewer critics.