That RFK has views merely "controversial" is a good example of refuge-seeking behavior in journalism, as against truth-seeking. In refuge seeking, first priority is to protect against criticism.
To me this is stonger than "enough with the euphemisms!" because truth-telling is supposed to be first.
To me this is stonger than "enough with the euphemisms!" because truth-telling is supposed to be first.
RFK Jr. wants to tackle chronic disease. Despite controversial views on vaccines, his focus on healthy food and taking on special interests may find broad support — and face political headwinds.
RFK Jr. wants to 'Make America Healthy Again.' He could face a lot of pushback
RFK Jr. wants to tackle chronic disease. Despite controversial views on vaccines, his focus on healthy food and taking on special interests may find broad support — and face political headwinds.
www.npr.org
November 16, 2024 at 3:36 PM
That RFK has views merely "controversial" is a good example of refuge-seeking behavior in journalism, as against truth-seeking. In refuge seeking, first priority is to protect against criticism.
To me this is stonger than "enough with the euphemisms!" because truth-telling is supposed to be first.
To me this is stonger than "enough with the euphemisms!" because truth-telling is supposed to be first.
The absolute truth is that the Republicans were not interested in the truth, they were seeking a gotcha moment and it blew up in their faces!!!!
September 30, 2026 at 8:29 AM
The absolute truth is that the Republicans were not interested in the truth, they were seeking a gotcha moment and it blew up in their faces!!!!
On refuge-seeking vs. truth-seeking descriptions: x.com/jayrosen_nyu...
September 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
On refuge-seeking vs. truth-seeking descriptions: x.com/jayrosen_nyu...
Jay's third key distinction: truth-seeking vs. refuge-seeking behavior in journalism.
Truth-seeking needs no definition. It is finding out what actually happened— and telling us.
Refuge-seeking involves telling the story in a way that protects against anticipated attacks... 10/
Truth-seeking needs no definition. It is finding out what actually happened— and telling us.
Refuge-seeking involves telling the story in a way that protects against anticipated attacks... 10/
February 1, 2026 at 4:46 PM
Jay's third key distinction: truth-seeking vs. refuge-seeking behavior in journalism.
Truth-seeking needs no definition. It is finding out what actually happened— and telling us.
Refuge-seeking involves telling the story in a way that protects against anticipated attacks... 10/
Truth-seeking needs no definition. It is finding out what actually happened— and telling us.
Refuge-seeking involves telling the story in a way that protects against anticipated attacks... 10/
Seeking out THE truth instead of seeking out OUR truth should be incentivized more.
November 10, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Seeking out THE truth instead of seeking out OUR truth should be incentivized more.
Anthony Bourdain was the guy that everyone thinks Joe Rogan is: curious, truth seeking, and open to genuinely new ideas and cultural perspectives.
May 28, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Anthony Bourdain was the guy that everyone thinks Joe Rogan is: curious, truth seeking, and open to genuinely new ideas and cultural perspectives.
The federal government stopped New Mexico in 2019 from continuing to investigate Jeffrey Epstein and his Zorro Ranch.
Today, its legislators and its Attorney General are seeking the truth.
Today, its legislators and its Attorney General are seeking the truth.
New Mexico isn’t waiting for the Trump DOJ to do justice for the victims/survivors of Jeffrey Epstein.
Courtesy of @repromero.bsky.social, the Epstein Truth Commission has launched & the AG has reopened criminal investigations.
Rep. Romero joins me for the latest.
youtu.be/Sae2rYhRvxs?...
Courtesy of @repromero.bsky.social, the Epstein Truth Commission has launched & the AG has reopened criminal investigations.
Rep. Romero joins me for the latest.
youtu.be/Sae2rYhRvxs?...
NM Rep REVEALS SHOCKING Details of Epstein Ranch INVESTIGATION
YouTube video by Katie Phang
youtu.be
February 28, 2026 at 4:10 AM
The federal government stopped New Mexico in 2019 from continuing to investigate Jeffrey Epstein and his Zorro Ranch.
Today, its legislators and its Attorney General are seeking the truth.
Today, its legislators and its Attorney General are seeking the truth.
2. He admitted that there is “no list” of 9/11 families seeking to ban Mamdani from the anniversary ceremony.
The truth about the viral 9/11 petition targeting Mamdani
“We don’t have a list”
popular.info
July 28, 2026 at 12:22 PM
2. He admitted that there is “no list” of 9/11 families seeking to ban Mamdani from the anniversary ceremony.
When a Republican has nothing to lose and says the truth. Not seeking reelection is a beautiful thing.
March 3, 2026 at 5:54 PM
When a Republican has nothing to lose and says the truth. Not seeking reelection is a beautiful thing.
MAGA Republicans don’t care about truth, they only care about seeking power at any cost.
We’re not standing down. Let’s link arms and win this fight for truth, justice, and each other.
We’re not standing down. Let’s link arms and win this fight for truth, justice, and each other.
April 28, 2025 at 12:35 AM
MAGA Republicans don’t care about truth, they only care about seeking power at any cost.
We’re not standing down. Let’s link arms and win this fight for truth, justice, and each other.
We’re not standing down. Let’s link arms and win this fight for truth, justice, and each other.
Welp… this doesn’t bode well
April 17, 2024 at 6:53 PM
Welp… this doesn’t bode well
My third key distinction: truth-seeking vs. refuge-seeking behavior in journalism.
Truth-seeking needs no definition. It is finding out what actually happened— and letting us know.
Refuge-seeking is telling the story in a way that protects against anticipated attacks...
10/
Truth-seeking needs no definition. It is finding out what actually happened— and letting us know.
Refuge-seeking is telling the story in a way that protects against anticipated attacks...
10/
April 26, 2025 at 7:36 PM
My third key distinction: truth-seeking vs. refuge-seeking behavior in journalism.
Truth-seeking needs no definition. It is finding out what actually happened— and letting us know.
Refuge-seeking is telling the story in a way that protects against anticipated attacks...
10/
Truth-seeking needs no definition. It is finding out what actually happened— and letting us know.
Refuge-seeking is telling the story in a way that protects against anticipated attacks...
10/
Julie Brown has been tirelessly seeking the truth to expose the Epstein Class. DOJ must answer for this.
December 29, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Julie Brown has been tirelessly seeking the truth to expose the Epstein Class. DOJ must answer for this.
I recommend this piece on why truth-seeking journalism is in trouble mattdpearce.substack.com/p/journalism...
November 12, 2024 at 3:00 PM
I recommend this piece on why truth-seeking journalism is in trouble mattdpearce.substack.com/p/journalism...
We are in this current nightmare in part because too many members of the media were more interested in access than seeking the truth.
It’s outrageous that Trump is blocking the Associated Press from White House events. But there’s an upside if the press becomes less dependent on what politicians dole out. After all, journalism shouldn’t look like feeding time at the aquarium.
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Can political media break the addiction to access?
Trump’s ban on AP could be an opportunity for greater independence.
www.stopthepresses.news
February 25, 2025 at 4:43 AM
We are in this current nightmare in part because too many members of the media were more interested in access than seeking the truth.
"I refuse to accept a world where people are punished for seeking safety or silenced for speaking the truth. I refuse a system that values profit over people and power over love." - Natasha Cloud
October 14, 2025 at 1:49 AM
"I refuse to accept a world where people are punished for seeking safety or silenced for speaking the truth. I refuse a system that values profit over people and power over love." - Natasha Cloud
When it comes to Epstein, the grand jury transcripts aren’t the ones that people seeking the truth should be interested in. Prosecutors always say, “Follow the money.” That’s as true here as in any other case. Read about how it could happen: joycevance.substack.com/p/laffaire-e...
July 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
When it comes to Epstein, the grand jury transcripts aren’t the ones that people seeking the truth should be interested in. Prosecutors always say, “Follow the money.” That’s as true here as in any other case. Read about how it could happen: joycevance.substack.com/p/laffaire-e...
Truth-seeking is what journalists see themselves as always doing. Find the truth. What could be simpler, right?
Refuge-seeking includes common practices like false balance, "both sides do it," steering the story "down the middle," and the depiction of "dueling realities" in a divided nation. 12/
Refuge-seeking includes common practices like false balance, "both sides do it," steering the story "down the middle," and the depiction of "dueling realities" in a divided nation. 12/
February 1, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Truth-seeking is what journalists see themselves as always doing. Find the truth. What could be simpler, right?
Refuge-seeking includes common practices like false balance, "both sides do it," steering the story "down the middle," and the depiction of "dueling realities" in a divided nation. 12/
Refuge-seeking includes common practices like false balance, "both sides do it," steering the story "down the middle," and the depiction of "dueling realities" in a divided nation. 12/
Elon Musk: Grok will be a truth-seeking AI that tries to understand the nature of the universe
*2 years later*
"Show Anne Frank wearing 'juicy' sweatpants"
*2 years later*
"Show Anne Frank wearing 'juicy' sweatpants"
January 2, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Elon Musk: Grok will be a truth-seeking AI that tries to understand the nature of the universe
*2 years later*
"Show Anne Frank wearing 'juicy' sweatpants"
*2 years later*
"Show Anne Frank wearing 'juicy' sweatpants"
the truth-seeking mechanism is likes and RTs and nothing else
August 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
the truth-seeking mechanism is likes and RTs and nothing else
How it started versus how it’s going
(maximally truth seeking edition)
(maximally truth seeking edition)
February 24, 2025 at 12:46 AM
How it started versus how it’s going
(maximally truth seeking edition)
(maximally truth seeking edition)
“wrong answers only..” why? are you afraid of seeking the truth??
September 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
“wrong answers only..” why? are you afraid of seeking the truth??