The Social Awakening and the News: A Progressive Era Movement’s Influence on Journalism and Journalists’ Conceptions of Their Roles

Rodgers, Ronald R.

doi:10.1080/00947679.2020.1724586

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“…Although President Theodore Roosevelt scolded muckrakers for their negativity and anti-political bias (McGeer, 2005), Progressive journalists actually viewed their exposes as catalysts for positive change and moral reform (Stoker and Arrington, 2010;Stoker and Rawlins, 2005). This same Progressive morality helped inspire journalists to create professional standards and advocate for the separation of facts from opinion (Dicken-Garcia, 2008;Landers, 2005;Rogers, 2020). Indeed, during the Progressive Era, the Washington press corps founded the National Press Club, the University of Missouri opened the first journalism school, DePauw University organized the first chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, and the American Society of Newspaper editors adopted a statement of ethical principles.…”

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Journalism with the voice of authority: The emergence of interpretive reporting at The NEW YORK Times, 1919–1931

Stoker

2022

Journalism

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In 1930, New York Times Washington correspondent Richard V. Oulahan described his coverage of government activities and affairs as interpretive reporting. Journalism historians have linked the rise of interpretive reporting to the use of bylines, globalism, syndicated columns, and specialized journalism education. The dean of the Washington press corps, Oulahan earned his first bylined story in 1918 for coverage of the Paris Peace Conference. After that time, he began receiving bylines for his coverage of government, politics, and international affairs. Thus, Oulahan’s bylined reporting offers an access point for studying the post-World War I rise of interpretive reporting at The New York Times. The study examines the concept of interpretive reporting and then focuses on The New York Times, particularly the influence of Oulahan, Lester Markel, and Arthur Sulzberger. The study shows a direct link between Oulahan’s authoritative voice and the editorial innovations pioneered by Sunday Times editor Markel, one of the foremost advocates of interpretive reporting. Next, the study reveals additional factors, including foreign correspondence and good old competition, that led to the emergence of interpretive reporting at The New York Times.

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Journalism with the voice of authority: The emergence of interpretive reporting at The NEW YORK Times, 1919–1931

Stoker

2022

Journalism

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“…Fostering ethical journalism practices and promoting transparency within media organizations are crucial steps in combating «truth decay.» Upholding standards of journalistic integrity, providing access to diverse perspectives, and transparently disclosing sources and potential biases can contribute to rebuilding trust in the media landscape and mitigating the amplification of misleading narratives (Rodgers, 2020).…”

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“Truth Decay” and Populism: Eroding Democracy in the 21st Century

Garaschuk

2024

International and Political Studies

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The paper presents a comprehensive analysis of the interconnected phenomena of the rise of populism and the erosion of factual discourse, known as «truth decay,» in the contemporary socio-political context. The study examines the resurgence of populism in the 21st century, characterized by its deviation from historical populism due to modern economic inequalities and the influence of digital platforms. This contemporary form of populism, driven by cultural anxieties and identity politics, is contrasted with its historical counterpart. The concept of «truth decay» is introduced as a defining feature of this era, marked by a diminishing reliance on facts and rational discourse in public discussions, accelerated by social media and fragmented media environments. The paper highlights how truth decay and populism fuel each other, contributing to a transformation in information consumption, characterized by rapid dissemination and the formation of echo chambers. The research highlights the dynamics of truth decay and its intricate relationship with populism. It delves into how the erosion of factual discourse leads to the spread of disinformation and the manipulation of public opinion, hallmarks of populist strategies. The work discusses the impact of populism in fostering skepticism towards established sources of information and the ensuing reliance on alternative facts. The role of digital platforms in the proliferation of false narratives is analyzed, highlighting their influence on public opinion and the undermining of essential democratic principles such as transparency and accountability. The paper addresses the global implications of truth decay and populism. It emphasizes the phenomenon's role in geopolitical conflicts, elections, and the importance of international cooperation to confront these challenges. The analysis proposes strategies to combat truth decay, including enhancing media literacy, investing in fact-checking, promoting ethical journalism, and encouraging responsible use of technology. The paper underscores the need for embracing diversity and inclusion as countermeasures against populism and the spread of false narratives.

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“And do a Grizzly”: Djuna Barnes and Dancing Animals in the New York Press

Goody¹

2022

The Journal of Modern Periodical Studies

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The “Grizzly Bear” animal dance sparked the social dance craze that swept the United States in the 1910s, causing a moral panic about the unseemly movements and erotic energies of this new popular leisure form. Djuna Barnes’s New York journalism on dance serves to connect these animal dances to the “eruption of animality in artistic and cultural texts” that Carrie Rohman has traced in modernism. Exploring social dance, Irene Castle’s career, and Barnes’s journalism, this article examines assemblages of bears and other dancing (human and nonhuman) animals to foreground the intersection of modernist animal ontologies with elusive histories of social dance.

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The Social Awakening and the News: A Progressive Era Movement’s Influence on Journalism and Journalists’ Conceptions of Their Roles

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Journalism with the voice of authority: The emergence of interpretive reporting at The NEW YORK Times, 1919–1931

Journalism with the voice of authority: The emergence of interpretive reporting at The NEW YORK Times, 1919–1931

“Truth Decay” and Populism: Eroding Democracy in the 21st Century

“And do a Grizzly”: Djuna Barnes and Dancing Animals in the New York Press

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