![]() ![]() Those phrases aren’t mine they’re taken from The New York Times’s policy on anonymous sources. For example, one could worry - at a time when trust in media is declining - that the “appearance of anonymous sources in routine government and political stories” could strain a news organization’s “trust with readers,” leading to questions about whether it was “carrying water for someone else’s agenda.” Or one could argue that while anonymous sources are sometimes necessary, they should be used only as a “last resort” and only to provide newsworthy information rather than “just spin or speculation.” At the very least, “a story that hangs entirely on anonymous sourcing should always get special scrutiny.” One can point out their rank hypocrisy: For instance, that White House chief of staff Reince Priebus recently used unnamed sources to criticize a New York Times article that used unnamed sources, or that White House press secretary Sean Spicer literally shut the doors on news organizations that were seeking comment from him on the record.īut given their exceptionally widespread use - I can’t remember a time when the political news cycle was more dependent on anonymously sourced stories than it is right now - a more nuanced, cool-headed critique of anonymous sourcing might be useful. ![]() By making what amounts to the worst possible version of the argument - ANONYMOUS SOURCES ARE LIES AND SHOULD NEVER BE USED!!! - Trump and the White House make themselves easy to dismiss. “Because they have no sources, they just make them up when there are none,” Trump said at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Friday, to take one of many recent examples. Take, for example, Trump and the White House’s recent admonitions of reporters for using anonymous sources. And now, Trump’s screaming, hyperbolic attacks on the press have the potential to drown out any constructive attempts at figuring out what went wrong. There was never much of a learning process after the election, with media outlets finding various scapegoats for the surprising result 2 - the polls! fake news! Clinton’s strategy in Wisconsin! - instead of examining whether there was some deeper problem with their reporting methods. ![]() But I’m worried about that old adage about those who don’t learn from history being doomed to repeat it. Doesn’t the industry need more solidarity at a time when it’s under attack? In fact, I’ve had a couple of friends who - while they’ve mostly agreed with the substance of these articles - have asked whether this is really the best time for media criticism. And President Trump, the winner of that election, has to go out and call the media the “enemy of the American people.” Suffice it to say that I’m not on board with Trump’s position. Here we are, in the midst of a series of articles 1 about the media’s shortcomings in covering the 2016 general election. The Inside Scoop Overton also offers daily specials and kid-friendly options, including PB&J, chicken strips, and more.Īnd what’s better than polishing off a great meal with a sweet treat? Get your hands on The Inside Scoop’s main menu event with dozens of homemade ice cream options, shakes, malts, banana splits, pies, brownies, soft serve ice cream and beyond.This is the eighth article in a series that reviews news coverage of the 2016 general election, explores how Donald Trump won and why his chances were underrated by most of the American media. Settle in for dinner with hearty menu options like grilled New York steaks, chicken fried steak, pork chops and other American faves. Stop in for lunch and order up fresh, hot and cold deli sandwiches, customized burgers with a side of fries, onion rings or mozzarella sticks, crisp salads, specialty hot dogs, and quesadillas and nachos. This American diner-meets classic ice cream shop is the perfect addition to any Great Basin Highway road trip itinerary, where you can rely on friendly small-town customer service and tried-and-true menu staples. Whether you’re ordering up delicious steaks, burgers, great sandwiches, or homemade ice cream treats and desserts, make The Inside Scoop part of your Moapa Valley discoveries. Bask in the simplicity of American diner faves, then follow it up with sweet treats like homemade ice cream, shakes and beyond.Īfter you sizzle at Valley of Fire State Park, this nearby serves up cool treats. ![]() Situated in the quiet community of Overton in the Moapa Valley, the town offers the closest array of amenities to both the Lost City Museum and Valley of Fire State Park. As you get to know the Valley of Fire-Nevada’s first, and oldest state park-be sure you make time for a great lunch stop or sweet treat at The Inside Scoop. ![]()
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