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“Journalists are hardly immune to these forces. We become more polarized, and more polarizing, when we start spending our time in polarizing environments. I have seen it in myself, and I have watched it in others: when we’re going for retweets, or when our main form of audience feedback is coming from partisan junkies on social media, it subtly but importantly warps our news judgement. It changes who we cover and what stories we chase. And when we cover politics in a more polarized way, anticipating or absorbing the tastes of a more polarized audience, we create a more polarized political reality.”

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Why We're Polarized

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Ezra Klein
Ezra Klein

Ezra Klein is a distinguished American journalist recognized for his contributions as a writer and editor, particularly in the areas of politics, economics, and technology. Born on May 9, 1984, Klein has made a notable impact on public discourse through his insightful commentary and editorial work. He is known for co-founding Vox, a news website renowned for its explanatory journalism, and has been influential in shaping the role of the journalist in the digital era. more

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