The practice is an affront to the First Amendment, more dangerous even than outright suppression because it undermines trust in the independence and truth-telling mission of news organizations.
The Times story set off a furor within newsrooms. Some organizations immediately moved to stop the practice and even the Times said it was reviewing its policy. Editors at other news organizations reiterated to staff that it is better to lose the interview than to agree to quote approval. The Washington bureau of McClatchy, The Bee's parent company, is among those newsrooms that do not allow quote approval.
..."It's our job to hold government accountable, not to serve as its mouthpiece," said Amy Chance, The Bee's senior political editor.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Joyce TerHaar Is Shocked Too!
Shocked! Shocked! But this has been going on for quite some time now!:
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