“The journalist's first allegiance is to those who receive the work. Although there is no doubt that many owners and business managers of news organizations also have a deep allegiance to the public, that allegiance is necessarily alloyed with their concern for their own point of view or for the bottom line.”
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Bill Kovach
Bill Kovach, born in 1932, is an accomplished journalist with a career spanning multiple media organizations, including The New York Times and The Washington Post. Known for his commitment to the truth and accuracy of journalism, Kovach has had a profound impact on the field. more
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