But if a truth is currently unpopular then journalists have even more of an obligation to report it.

I understand why politicians and other messengers can’t always do that. They are focused on being better persuaders. It makes sense. That’s their role.

I must however say as Black freelance writer I didn’t benefit from the brand as much as my white counterparts. When my column went viral, it was Teen Vogue that was praised for my ideas and my risk. When I got attacked by the right though, it was my face, my name, my life that were threatened.

“about 70 percent of adult wage earners in the program worked full-time hours” www.nytimes.com/2025/10/31/u...

Thank you!

I had the same thought