Holier Than Tao
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What We Know About Why Opinion Journalism Still MattersA Mustang News commentary reopened the case for labeled opinion journalism, and the mechanics behind that label are worth knowing.
What We Know About Trump's Reported Israel Aid Cutoff So FarA Media Line report says Republicans are pushing back on a Trump-era Israel aid cutoff, calling it "not particularly prudent."
Ipsos Finds This Year's Budget Draws Less Online ChatterIpsos reports this year's Budget sparked noticeably less online discussion than the prior two years, breaking a recent pattern.
Lansing, Mich. — Gas Stove Debate Becomes a Political FlashpointBridge Michigan reports gas stoves have shifted from a kitchen choice into a dividing line in state policy fights.
3 Labels Separate News From Opinion, Daily Pennsylvanian NotesA Daily Pennsylvanian editorial asks what counts as opinion journalism — here are the three labels newsrooms actually use.
EU Faults Albania on Corruption, Rama Pledges Police ProbeThe EU criticized Albania's justice system and media climate, prompting PM Edi Rama to promise a probe into police conduct.
DeSantis Used Florida Schools To Build Culture-War ProfileAP News traces how Florida classrooms became a staging ground for Ron DeSantis's rise as a national culture-war figure.
Jamie Vaught Column Pairs JMU-Kentucky Preview With Pope RemarksNorthern Kentucky Tribune's Jamie Vaught previews James Madison's Friday visit to Rupp Arena and notes papal remarks on social media critics.
What We Know About David Ellison's Paramount-Warner Op-EdDavid Ellison published a New York Times opinion essay defending the Paramount-Warner deal; full terms remain outside initial reporting.
$5,000 Ellen DeGeneres Gift to Matthew Wright Draws BacklashEllen DeGeneres gave $5,000 to Matthew Wright's GoFundMe campaign, and the gift has drawn pointed criticism online.
Carolina Journal's 'Real Journalism Requires Freedom' Essay, ExplainedCarolina Journal published an opinion essay on press independence; here is what the outlet said and what remains unverified.
Lexington, Ky. — Mark Pope Not Fazed by Social Media CriticismKentucky's Mark Pope and the basketball program are brushing aside online criticism, according to a new 247Sports report.
USC's 30-18 Win Over Ohio State Doesn't Quiet Lincoln Riley CriticsUSC beat Ohio State 30-18, but Lincoln Riley's doubters show how one scoreline rarely settles a coach's record.
Dalot Says Portugal Readied For Social Media BacklashPortugal defender Diogo Dalot told ESPN the squad anticipated online criticism tied to Cristiano Ronaldo during World Cup play.
London — How Culture Wars Start, King's College Research Frames ItA King's College London-linked analysis traces how narrow local disputes get rebranded into national culture-war fights.
What We Know About the 'News From the North' Opinion PieceNational Indigenous Times published an opinion essay arguing northern news should originate in the north, details remain limited.
Dallas News Says WNBA Debate Overshadows Basketball TalkDallas News reports that political argument around the WNBA is crowding out basketball analysis in local coverage this season.
One Remark From Ghana's President Mahama Tests AccountabilityGhana's President Mahama said criticism makes him perform better, per Modern Ghana — here's what the record does and doesn't show.
Manhattan Institute Publishes Essay on America's Culture-War PoliticsA New York think tank's new essay frames recent clashes over fur bans and air conditioning as part of America's broader culture wars.
Kelsea Ballerini Defends Stella Lefty After First Grand Ole Opry ShowKelsea Ballerini spoke up for singer Stella Lefty following criticism tied to her Grand Ole Opry debut, People.com reports.