Lewis Wallace had been covering economic issues in marginalized communities for Marketplace since May 2016. Wallace is just one example of the tough time journalists are currently facing in America. At least six reporters are facing felony charges from their coverage of the demonstrations in Washington, D.C. during the inauguration. The newly-elected President recently declared a “running war with the media,” calling them “among the most dishonest humans on earth.”What can journalists do? And while this won’t solve all the problems – whether in trying to discern fact from fiction, or in maintaining balance and objectivity in Trump coverage – it’s a good start.

Source: Forbes February 01, 2017 21:19 UTC