“Never in our time has [sic] the media been more
underappreciated and overly attacked for simply doing what journalists have
been doing forever — being watchdogs, holding the powerful accountable and,
most of all, providing its audience with the valuable information they need.
“And while the coronavirus is a story none of us wish we
had to cover, it has proven something encouraging: Americans need — and more
importantly, want — good journalism.
“Major news websites . . . are seeing huge spikes in traffic numbers. Local news organizations are seeing
renewed interest.”
—Tom Jones, media writer, “The
coronavirus story is reminding Americans that they want and need good
journalism,” The Poynter Report, March 16, 2020. Image: Indonesian kindergarteners practice handwashing./Getty
• Editorial Comment: When the wolf is at the door, a watchdog is a good thing.
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