The Story Behind the Story
With journalists being laid off in droves, ideologues have stepped forward to provide the “reporting” that feeds the 24-hour news cycle. The collapse of journalism means that the quest for information has been superseded by the quest for ammunition. A case-study of our post-journalistic age.
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The Atlantic
Published: Oct 1, 2009
Length: 20 minutes (5,217 words)