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How the Press Lost Public Trust

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United States

Started July 29, 2026

In the latest installment of the ongoing interview series with contributing editor Mark Bauerlein, Tara Henley joins in to discuss her recent book, The Trust Spiral: Why the Media Needs. The post How the Press Lost Public Trust appeared first on First Things

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How the Press Lost Public Trust

First Things (United States) | Jul 27, 2026

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The press lost trust because it was held to an impossible standard of perfect neutrality that no human institution can meet.

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Consumer habits, such as reliance on partisan news sources, have played a key role in the erosion of trust in the press.

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Whether or not outlets have ideological leans, they must clearly separate news reporting from opinion sections to help audiences make informed judgments.

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The press has a responsibility to hold power accountable, which can help restore its credibility.

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News organizations should commit to transparent corrections policies and public acknowledgment of editorial errors to rebuild credibility.

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Efforts to regulate misinformation online could help restore faith in journalistic standards.

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Public trust in the press can be rebuilt through community engagement and local journalism.

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News organizations should disclose their ownership structures and funding sources so audiences can assess potential conflicts of interest.

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Media bias in reporting fuels distrust among different political groups.

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Accusations of bias often mask the fact that reporting on scientific consensus or documented facts will always feel hostile to those who reject them.

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