France: a copy desk that didn’t mistake euphemism for objectivity.
November 7, 2026 at 12:15 PM
France: a copy desk that didn’t mistake euphemism for objectivity.
I’ve done my share of criticism of media framing and false objectivity but the pieces you see people getting mad at it are not all the content these outlets publish
November 8, 2026 at 1:51 PM
I’ve done my share of criticism of media framing and false objectivity but the pieces you see people getting mad at it are not all the content these outlets publish
In 2014 the BBC was the Unions greatest weapon against Scottish independence, with objectivity tossed out the window to save status quo. Essler, Marr, & Robinson were just a few of the journalists who jettisoned their objectivity to help. Don't get fooled again.
youtu.be/TXQYuLUAbyw
youtu.be/TXQYuLUAbyw
LONDON CALLING: BBC bias during the 2014 Scottish independence referendum
YouTube video by London Calling documentary
youtu.be
November 8, 2026 at 12:47 PM
In 2014 the BBC was the Unions greatest weapon against Scottish independence, with objectivity tossed out the window to save status quo. Essler, Marr, & Robinson were just a few of the journalists who jettisoned their objectivity to help. Don't get fooled again.
youtu.be/TXQYuLUAbyw
youtu.be/TXQYuLUAbyw
It also gives the illusion of objectivity while amplifying those biases.
November 9, 2026 at 11:29 PM
It also gives the illusion of objectivity while amplifying those biases.
How do we help American media get over this preoccupation with "objectivity" in reporting?
No one believes in objectivity anymore, and scholars in fields like critical race theory have shown how belief in objectivity normalizes structural racism, among other rights abuses.
Why can't they stop?
No one believes in objectivity anymore, and scholars in fields like critical race theory have shown how belief in objectivity normalizes structural racism, among other rights abuses.
Why can't they stop?
November 7, 2026 at 4:34 PM
How do we help American media get over this preoccupation with "objectivity" in reporting?
No one believes in objectivity anymore, and scholars in fields like critical race theory have shown how belief in objectivity normalizes structural racism, among other rights abuses.
Why can't they stop?
No one believes in objectivity anymore, and scholars in fields like critical race theory have shown how belief in objectivity normalizes structural racism, among other rights abuses.
Why can't they stop?
*For now* while the VC money hose is still open. Wait until LLMs need to be ad-supported and watch their objectivity evaporate.
We've seen this before.
We've seen this before.
November 7, 2026 at 11:19 PM
*For now* while the VC money hose is still open. Wait until LLMs need to be ad-supported and watch their objectivity evaporate.
We've seen this before.
We've seen this before.
QOTD: "objectivity is a machination of white supremacy. Objectivity is just subjectivity from the vantage point of those who are already in power"
November 7, 2026 at 9:08 PM
QOTD: "objectivity is a machination of white supremacy. Objectivity is just subjectivity from the vantage point of those who are already in power"
Illusory objectivity
Photography, Photo manipulation
objkt.com
November 8, 2026 at 2:49 PM
A reminder that it is actually allowed to be accurate in your headlines. Not calling him a white supremacist is a choice.
So when the British and American press choose not to call him that, they are making a choice.
It is not about objectivity, as he is objectively a white supremacist.
So when the British and American press choose not to call him that, they are making a choice.
It is not about objectivity, as he is objectively a white supremacist.
Stephen Miller, reactionary ideologue and white supremacist, promoted head of Trump administration
Stephen Miller, reactionary ideologue and white supremacist, promoted head of Trump administration
Trump's loyal adviser, known for fueling conspiracy theories, will replace Susie Wiles. The appointment appears to be a desperate move following the Republicans' defeat in the midterm elections on November 3.
www.lemonde.fr
November 7, 2026 at 12:50 PM
A reminder that it is actually allowed to be accurate in your headlines. Not calling him a white supremacist is a choice.
So when the British and American press choose not to call him that, they are making a choice.
It is not about objectivity, as he is objectively a white supremacist.
So when the British and American press choose not to call him that, they are making a choice.
It is not about objectivity, as he is objectively a white supremacist.
this highlights a problem with the US press, which is that the toxic myth of "journalistic objectivity" leads to almost all legacy journalism becoming mealymouthed centrist bullshit at the very best, and off the rails right wing abuse at the very worst
Stephen Miller, reactionary ideologue and white supremacist, promoted head of Trump administration
Stephen Miller, reactionary ideologue and white supremacist, promoted head of Trump administration
Trump's loyal adviser, known for fueling conspiracy theories, will replace Susie Wiles. The appointment appears to be a desperate move following the Republicans' defeat in the midterm elections on November 3.
www.lemonde.fr
November 7, 2026 at 2:56 PM
this highlights a problem with the US press, which is that the toxic myth of "journalistic objectivity" leads to almost all legacy journalism becoming mealymouthed centrist bullshit at the very best, and off the rails right wing abuse at the very worst
LOL, so many haters. Ppl, give Populism a fucking rest already and try some fucking objectivity ffs.
Chuck Schumer has gone from a punching bag for Democrats to the architect of their historic landslide, Franklin Foer writes. He spoke with the senator:
Chuck Schumer’s Revenge
The Senate majority leader, long a left-wing punching bag, is now the architect of a historic landslide.
bit.ly
November 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
LOL, so many haters. Ppl, give Populism a fucking rest already and try some fucking objectivity ffs.
Also, we don’t trust your objectivity any longer. Stop being stenographers and do real journalism.
Note to politicos:
Oversight and Accountability are not “retribution” or “revenge.”
They are necessary for democratic governance - to protect our constitutional order.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!
Oversight and Accountability are not “retribution” or “revenge.”
They are necessary for democratic governance - to protect our constitutional order.
Thank you for your attention to this matter!
November 6, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Also, we don’t trust your objectivity any longer. Stop being stenographers and do real journalism.
go to Cook Political Report , tell me what you see .
it’s fascinating to see how so much of this discussion and political consulting for a while has relied on non diverse , hidden standards that treat their lack of knowledge like objectivity
And the media that “checks them” is the same
it’s fascinating to see how so much of this discussion and political consulting for a while has relied on non diverse , hidden standards that treat their lack of knowledge like objectivity
And the media that “checks them” is the same
On the verge of winning Mississippi, Scott Colom points a finger at the Cook Political Report and other election prognosticators and says they hamstrung candidates like him and Louisiana’s Jamie Davis by rating their races unwinnable
November 9, 2026 at 10:19 PM
go to Cook Political Report , tell me what you see .
it’s fascinating to see how so much of this discussion and political consulting for a while has relied on non diverse , hidden standards that treat their lack of knowledge like objectivity
And the media that “checks them” is the same
it’s fascinating to see how so much of this discussion and political consulting for a while has relied on non diverse , hidden standards that treat their lack of knowledge like objectivity
And the media that “checks them” is the same
This is not surprising now that you lay it out this way, but somehow Cook has always been seen as the gold standard of objectivity. But his interview with @gregsargent.bsky.social right before Election Day really laid bare, in my view, just how fossilized his notions of US politics were
November 9, 2026 at 9:22 PM
This is not surprising now that you lay it out this way, but somehow Cook has always been seen as the gold standard of objectivity. But his interview with @gregsargent.bsky.social right before Election Day really laid bare, in my view, just how fossilized his notions of US politics were
words are just a combination of letters and syllables, there is no objectivity to them that you can declare; offense is cultural and practical, and you know, like, literally every Jewish person I've ever engaged with has called it a slur, so that makes it one.
November 9, 2026 at 7:41 PM
words are just a combination of letters and syllables, there is no objectivity to them that you can declare; offense is cultural and practical, and you know, like, literally every Jewish person I've ever engaged with has called it a slur, so that makes it one.
Nine Hells. Objectivity is the art of faithfully describing the object of study, not smearing it with lipstick.
November 7, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Nine Hells. Objectivity is the art of faithfully describing the object of study, not smearing it with lipstick.
Something something stupid objectivity
November 6, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Something something stupid objectivity
lest my objectivity be called into question, I cannot get specific on team(s)
November 8, 2026 at 9:59 PM
lest my objectivity be called into question, I cannot get specific on team(s)
The Greatest Robbery Since Ocean's 11: Wiler Flores Denied #MLB MVP, America Denied Justice. Objectivity Is For Cowards.
The Greatest Robbery Since Ocean’s 11: Wilmer Wlores Denied MVP, America Denied Justice
www.5thquartersports.com
November 9, 2026 at 5:01 PM
The Greatest Robbery Since Ocean's 11: Wiler Flores Denied #MLB MVP, America Denied Justice. Objectivity Is For Cowards.
I like it how this operationalization requires an intervention for objectivity, which immediately makes it more “experimental“ and thus sciencey. Bring out the booze.
November 6, 2026 at 8:05 AM
I like it how this operationalization requires an intervention for objectivity, which immediately makes it more “experimental“ and thus sciencey. Bring out the booze.
from Olivia Waite’s statement: “I want the safety and bodily autonomy of other people to always be a higher value than emotional detachment and objectivity. The value of being neutral depends entirely on what you’re staying neutral about.”
Honestly in shock.
@nytimes.com terminated the contract of romance fiction columnist Olivia Waite because she reposted on Bluesky criticism I and @markjacob.bsky.social had of the paper’s lack of coverage of the new rape allegations against Donald Trump.
Details and a statement from Olivia here:
@nytimes.com terminated the contract of romance fiction columnist Olivia Waite because she reposted on Bluesky criticism I and @markjacob.bsky.social had of the paper’s lack of coverage of the new rape allegations against Donald Trump.
Details and a statement from Olivia here:
The New York Times Terminates Contract with Romance Columnist Olivia Waite After Bluesky Repost - Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
smartbitchestrashybooks.com
November 3, 2026 at 2:59 PM
from Olivia Waite’s statement: “I want the safety and bodily autonomy of other people to always be a higher value than emotional detachment and objectivity. The value of being neutral depends entirely on what you’re staying neutral about.”
Thats obviously not what I'm doing, and accusing me of performative actions is objectivity awful
November 7, 2026 at 8:56 PM
Thats obviously not what I'm doing, and accusing me of performative actions is objectivity awful
"I don't vote! I strive for objectivity in all aspects of my life and work"
Oh, so you stand for nothing, got it
Oh, so you stand for nothing, got it
November 3, 2026 at 5:37 PM
"I don't vote! I strive for objectivity in all aspects of my life and work"
Oh, so you stand for nothing, got it
Oh, so you stand for nothing, got it
Lol this probably won't get any love but I love hearing from Chris Gasper , he has such even takes with OBJECTIVITY behind it.
November 6, 2026 at 11:10 PM
Lol this probably won't get any love but I love hearing from Chris Gasper , he has such even takes with OBJECTIVITY behind it.
I remember being taught that you have to maintain a level of objectivity, otherwise it clouds your judgment... and that was in the context of clients who are sympathetic!
November 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
I remember being taught that you have to maintain a level of objectivity, otherwise it clouds your judgment... and that was in the context of clients who are sympathetic!