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Articles by Christoph Mergerson

“The newest generation of journalists will not give in to pessimism about whether their profession still matters in an age of cynicism about the press.”
“Why does the public trust weathercasters — especially since a prevalent stereotype of them is that they’re always wrong?”
“Repairing the rot requires us to imagine a media system that isn’t centered nearly as much around profit motives — and then insist that our elected officials help to bring it about.”
“If journalists and news executives believe in an essentially elitist form of democracy — or if they’re at least willing to live with it for their own social, political, or financial advantage — then their news organizations and coverage will reflect that.”
“Accountability is right around the corner for news organizations that are out of touch. They’re out of time.”