Kristof just doesn't get it. He's blind to the reasons why America does not trust its media. The basic reason is that people do not see balance in a specific outlet. While some, but not equal, balance may exist among media outlets, people expect better balance within a large media outlet and that's not what we have today. Polls of reporters reveal an ultra-left leaning group. To think that reporting and editing is divorced from that bias is foolish.
There's no doubt that the largest media outlets, both in reporting and editorial commentary, are biased to the left. The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times are prime examples. The Washington Post is a little more balanced, but for better news and views, have a look at the Christian Science Monitor.
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