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Henry DaVega Wolfe's avatar

Great piece. I certainly hope you are right about the "great unraveling."

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Yohanna's avatar

I’m a Canadian who reads the local news to keep informed about what is happening in my community. I actively avoid reading articles which seem biased (where the reporter is not willing to look at various sides of an issue). So often this type of article seems to feature one angry person who sees themselves as a victim of an institution, business, segment of society or country. No analysis or questioning of that perspective is generally provided by the journalist. The offending group is assumed to be guilty. I skip these stories and I believe my perspective about people and society is healthier and more positive because I do.

Recently I was very close to cancelling our daily subscription to a national paper ( that we have had for 30 years) because over the past few years the journalism has, in my opinion, not been up to previous standards. In the past I enjoyed reading news stories, opinion pieces and editorials that did not always express the same ideas or opinions. My husband and I would often debate after reading an opinion piece. However, during the first years of the pandemic the opinions expressed in many articles were no longer very interesting because they were all markedly similar. There was a lack of critical thinking or willingness the admit that the other “side” might be right about a few things or that certain widely held views about the past might not be totally accurate. Lately though, I am noticing a slight change for the better.

I appreciate Tara’s piece today because I have been introduced to thinkers and writers whose work I can explore further. I want the news to make me think and I am very willing to be challenged by new ideas. I have enjoyed following the work of many of the courageous and brilliant guests on the Lean Out Podcast. Thank goodness Sub stack exists so these folks can continue to write fearlessly and still make a living. I look forward to Weekend Reads every week… Thank you Tara.

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