‘Trust Project’ sets standards to help readers assess credibility of journalism
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Throughout my career as a newspaper and public radio editor, I always referred to myself as “proud journalist.” Proud meaning that it was an honor to serve the public by communicating truth – and, yes, holding power accountable. But public perception – distrust and even loathing of journalists and their work — has clearly challenged