Opinion

Journalists ‘find out where the bulk of evidence and expert thought lies on the truth continuum and then communicate that to audiences.’

Balanced coverage results in a ‘misleading scenario that there is a raging debate among climate-change scientists regarding humanity’s role in climate change.’

A reporter describes the systemic forces that work against the story of climate change being accurately told.

In reporting on the science of global warming, journalists contend with powerful, well-funded forces using strategies created by tobacco companies.

At a journalism seminar, a BBC producer was ‘struck by the concern about intelligent design amongst our transatlantic colleagues.’

‘… to truly understand I.D., people need to look at things in ways that are different from our accustomed patterns.’

‘Conflict does attract readers. But pursued as a virtue unto itself, it can distort news stories and skew public understanding.’

One veteran reporter describes the complexities involved in telling this story as like entering ‘The Land of Muck.’

‘Good Night, and Good Luck’ brings to life how and why Edward R. Murrow pushed CBS News to confront Senator Joseph R. McCarthy’s un-American tactics.

A journalist describes the stages of a scandal, explains the news media’s role, and wonders why they don’t keep digging once the person has been punished.