It's been a busy week for new enrollees into Blogpower, a development I'm delighted to see. Our latest colleague is Ruthie Zaftig, a Minnesota based student journalist and single mum. There's interesting stuff all down the page, but her most recent post is too apposite to pass unmentioned: a lucid commentary on the difference between journalism and punditry, and the dangers of blurring the boundaries. It includes a clarion call for respectful debate, and the value of exposure to opposing views:
The key is balance. If you understand all the sides of an issue—all the shades of gray and varying viewpoints—you’ll be better able to defend your own.I think that, ladies and gentlemen, is as fine a restatement of the Blogpower ethos as you'll find. Welcome aboard, Ruthie!
*Update: the title of the post now reflects the actual title of the blog in question. My apologies for the error.*
3 comments:
Indeed, welcome aboard Ruthie.
(My apologies, by the way, for inadvertently putting up a Morleygate blog post onto this list- now deleted. Blogger seems to vaey the order of blogs on the dashboard and I wasn't paying attention.)
I knew this girl was talented. Just read down the page and see how every new post gets better and better.
I consider we are honoured to have her here and I urge you to get round to her blog if you haven't already done so.
On the other hand, Lord Nazh is proving a little tougher nut to crack.
Wow, thanks... I'm blushing :)
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