Courage in journalism

From The Forces Threatening Journalism by Jay Harris in the Neiman Reports:

What does courage in journalism look like? Where is it to be found?

The battle to preserve the best and most important journalism -- journalism in the public interest -- is being fought on many fronts. In the day-to-day practice of journalism examples come easily to mind. They include the defense by individual reporters and editors of the profession's highest standards and purposes. The standards of responsible journalism in the public interest are the foundation of the public's trust and help define journalism as a public trust. Journalism's highest purpose is the undaunted pursuit of stories and truths citizens need to know in our self-governing republic in order to fulfill their civic responsibility.

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