The removal of journalists for lying can be a slippery slope towards a lack of truth, and the elimination of both untruthful and truthful reporting means relying solely on approved government journalists. The American press has a history of bias, and the danger of removing voices from journalism is a loss of truth altogether.
The conversation weighs the risks and benefits of suppressing news stories from going viral on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
The lack of diversity in news outlets leads to incomplete truths, and it can be difficult for people to accept that the media is constructed and not always truthful. Having a platform for free speech and discourse is important for hearing diverse opinions and reaching the truth.
The chemical attacks in Syria were used by the US to demonize Assad and Russia, even after Russia signed the agreement on chemical arms and destroyed its stock. The fear of a nuclear war is heightened as the world hangs on the brink of one due to escalating tensions between the US and other countries.
With the increasing harassment and threats towards journalists, a no byline publication may seem like a viable option, however, building trust and avoiding perceptions of having an agenda can be a challenge. It could also lead to a positive behavioural change in how journalists cover news.
Despite the bombs and forced migrations occurring in Ukraine, many Russians refuse to believe the news, as relatives in Ukraine attempt to inform them. The misinformation campaign coming from Russia sheds light on how it affects not only Ukrainians, but Russians as well.