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The Media's Rush to Judgment

When sensationalism triumphs over accuracy, we all lose.

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Jennifer Schulze
Sep 18, 2025
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In the immediate aftermath of the assassination of right-wing provacateur Charlie Kirk, America was bracing for trouble. A right-wing firestorm was growing, with calls to arms, threats of retribution, and a rush to blame anyone and everyone on the left. The right’s latest moral panic — the one about trans people — provided a …

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✨journalist talking about journalism✨ I'm a former local TV news exec, reporter & news producer with a few things to say about the news. On Bluesky @NewsJennifer
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