Only Media Can Save Themselves

As the division between members of the press and the mass population grows, often times falling along political party lines, both sides have been given ammo in recent days.

With revelations that could further damage the mainstream media's reputation coming to light, neither side is willing to take ownership of the state of discourse that exists in our society today.

This lack of accountability particularly by the press will only soil their reputation further. Though the majority in the media were unhappy with the outcome of this presidential election, and the rise of right-wing outlets, they have shown an inability to reflect and recognize the error in their ways.

The loss of the public trust started long ago and only they can make a course correction by returning to the fundamentals of journalism, and not getting into a tit for tat with the society that keeps them afloat.