Bias is natural — everyone has a bias, including journalists. But hidden bias manipulates and divides us. So what's the solution? Transparency regarding bias.
It’s not a secret: the media is highly partisan. Whatever the news story happens to be, a cursory glance at most news outlets shows whether they like or despise President Trump, and whether they hold liberal or conservative values. Should media outlets openly admit their bias? And would balanced news even be commercially viable?
Sauter goes on to recommend that the media be transparent about their bias, that more publishers and writers should state:Sauter is absolutely right that transparency about bias is needed. It is essential for credibility. After all, why should we trust a media outlet if they will not admit what is so obviously true — that they have a partisan leaning?
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