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In case you didn't know, I'm not a full-time SF/F writer and I work in the news media. I'm a member of @spj_tweets and I truly love my work.
However, these are dangerous times to be a journalist. During the Capitol siege, journalists were targeted. (1/?) https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/06/business/media/media-murder-capitol-building.html
However, these are dangerous times to be a journalist. During the Capitol siege, journalists were targeted. (1/?) https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/06/business/media/media-murder-capitol-building.html
Want to know why the crowd was chanting "Murder the media"? Because disinformation and lies grow stronger without a strong and free media.
A few moments ago I received a message from the @nnaonline warning journalists to be careful while covering Inauguration Week. (2/?)
A few moments ago I received a message from the @nnaonline warning journalists to be careful while covering Inauguration Week. (2/?)
Essentially, the concern is that yet again journalists could be targeted.
But sadly, violence against journalists in the USA is merely a continuation of what we've seen the last few years. (3/?)
But sadly, violence against journalists in the USA is merely a continuation of what we've seen the last few years. (3/?)
When you scream "fake news," you are undermining one of the core supports for a free and democratic society.
When you encourage violence against journalists, you are encouraging violence against our entire society. (4/?)
When you encourage violence against journalists, you are encouraging violence against our entire society. (4/?)
Yes, the media isn't perfect and we make mistakes. The media should be called out for mistakes when we make them.
But blanket attacks on the media & journalists are different than pointing out mistakes. Attacks like this are an attempt to get rid of a free media. (5/?)
But blanket attacks on the media & journalists are different than pointing out mistakes. Attacks like this are an attempt to get rid of a free media. (5/?)
And if we lose our free media, who will benefit the most? Those who tell the lies and aim to keep them hidden.
I hope all journalists stay safe in the days to come. And please show your support for those working so hard to keep us informed during this difficult time. (6/6)
I hope all journalists stay safe in the days to come. And please show your support for those working so hard to keep us informed during this difficult time. (6/6)
