The interesting thing is that the article is less offensive than the headline, and I am reminded of a New York Times editor more than a century ago. An editorial writer mentioned that the stories on World War I in Europe tended to be even-handed, but the headlines favored England. The editor replied, yes, let me control the headlines and…
The interesting thing is that the article is less offensive than the headline, and I am reminded of a New York Times editor more than a century ago. An editorial writer mentioned that the stories on World War I in Europe tended to be even-handed, but the headlines favored England. The editor replied, yes, let me control the headlines and I do not care who controls the editorial page. Now add the internet to the mix. The Times's social media accounts are even worse.
How much of it is Nepo Boy and how much of it is Times staff wanting to get as many clicks as possible, I don't know. But I saw a survey saying 91% of Times readers identify as Democratic or leaning that way. They figure we need them and they can get away with it. And believe me, The Times has quite a history of arrogance.
The interesting thing is that the article is less offensive than the headline, and I am reminded of a New York Times editor more than a century ago. An editorial writer mentioned that the stories on World War I in Europe tended to be even-handed, but the headlines favored England. The editor replied, yes, let me control the headlines and I do not care who controls the editorial page. Now add the internet to the mix. The Times's social media accounts are even worse.
How much of it is Nepo Boy and how much of it is Times staff wanting to get as many clicks as possible, I don't know. But I saw a survey saying 91% of Times readers identify as Democratic or leaning that way. They figure we need them and they can get away with it. And believe me, The Times has quite a history of arrogance.