Why are so many journalists liberals?
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Many journalists identify as liberals because liberalism emphasizes the freedom of expression and open disagreement whichjournalism requires in order to provide a meaningful public conversation. Additionally, liberal values such as social equality, diversity, and human rights are frequently championed by reporters. Lastly, due to the industry’s reliance on investigative reporting and questioning authority, journalists often form natural alliances with liberals and the Democratic party.
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Why are so many journalists liberals?
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Many journalists are Liberals because Liberals place an emphasis on the freedoms of speech and press which journalists value and need in order to do their jobs. Journalists also tend to report facts which reflect well on the Liberal perspective on a variety of issues, including government corruption, racial inequalities, economic justice and social rights. Additionally many traditional news outlets are centered in large coastal cities like New York and Los Angeles which generally lean Democratic.
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Why are so many journalists liberals?