Margaret Sullivan
@sulliview.bsky.social
Columnist at GuardianUS. Thinking/teaching at Columbia J School. Author of NEWSROOM CONFIDENTIAL and GHOSTING THE NEWS. (Join me at ‘American Crisis’ on Substack)
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The good, the bad and the ugly of Election Day coverage from @sulliview.bsky.social...
Post-election Extra!
A sampling of media wins and flops, following Tuesday's "bloody nose" for Trump
margaretsullivan.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
The good, the bad and the ugly of Election Day coverage from @sulliview.bsky.social...
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"That’s something [Ben] Collins couldn't have written while employed in mainstream media, which undoubtedly is part of why he's doing something very different now."
-- @sulliview.bsky.social on this former NBC News reporter (2018-24)
-- @sulliview.bsky.social on this former NBC News reporter (2018-24)
I think a thing we'll learn tonight is that people fucking hate what is going on and they will straight ticket vote against anyone involved in starving people while pillaging the country and kidnapping their neighbors. I don't think it matters at all who that person is.
November 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
"That’s something [Ben] Collins couldn't have written while employed in mainstream media, which undoubtedly is part of why he's doing something very different now."
-- @sulliview.bsky.social on this former NBC News reporter (2018-24)
-- @sulliview.bsky.social on this former NBC News reporter (2018-24)
Thoughtful, rich piece on “why journalism?” by longtime journalism professor Samuel G. Freedman
https://ethics.sjmc.wisc.edu/2025/11/06/q-whats-the-point-of-journalism-now-a-history/
https://ethics.sjmc.wisc.edu/2025/11/06/q-whats-the-point-of-journalism-now-a-history/
Q: What’s the point of journalism now? A: History
By Samuel G. Freedman Eight months into Donald Trump’s second term in the White House, POLITICO broke an explosive story about the president’s nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel. The scoop ...
ethics.sjmc.wisc.edu
November 6, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Thoughtful, rich piece on “why journalism?” by longtime journalism professor Samuel G. Freedman
https://ethics.sjmc.wisc.edu/2025/11/06/q-whats-the-point-of-journalism-now-a-history/
https://ethics.sjmc.wisc.edu/2025/11/06/q-whats-the-point-of-journalism-now-a-history/
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Full house for "The Future of Press Freedom in an Era of Democratic Backsliding" panel. Thank you @randersenjones.bsky.social, @attorneynora.bsky.social, @azmatzahra.bsky.social, @joelsimonsays.bsky.social, @sulliview.bsky.social, & @sonjawest.bsky.social for joining us to discuss #pressfreedom.
November 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Full house for "The Future of Press Freedom in an Era of Democratic Backsliding" panel. Thank you @randersenjones.bsky.social, @attorneynora.bsky.social, @azmatzahra.bsky.social, @joelsimonsays.bsky.social, @sulliview.bsky.social, & @sonjawest.bsky.social for joining us to discuss #pressfreedom.
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“This firewall in the punditry between Trump and economic messaging—that is not how working-class voters thought about these issues,” a Dem strategist tells me.
I looked at Spanberger and Sherrill ads. Shockingly, they attacked Trump AND talked about economy:
newrepublic.com/article/2027...
I looked at Spanberger and Sherrill ads. Shockingly, they attacked Trump AND talked about economy:
newrepublic.com/article/2027...
November 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
“This firewall in the punditry between Trump and economic messaging—that is not how working-class voters thought about these issues,” a Dem strategist tells me.
I looked at Spanberger and Sherrill ads. Shockingly, they attacked Trump AND talked about economy:
newrepublic.com/article/2027...
I looked at Spanberger and Sherrill ads. Shockingly, they attacked Trump AND talked about economy:
newrepublic.com/article/2027...
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Journalism heroes at Knight-Ridder: "DC Bureau Chief John Walcott, and reporters Jonathan Landay, Warren Strobel, and Joe Galloway."
@sulliview.bsky.social @froomkin.bsky.social @dankennedy.net
@sulliview.bsky.social @froomkin.bsky.social @dankennedy.net
November 4, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Journalism heroes at Knight-Ridder: "DC Bureau Chief John Walcott, and reporters Jonathan Landay, Warren Strobel, and Joe Galloway."
@sulliview.bsky.social @froomkin.bsky.social @dankennedy.net
@sulliview.bsky.social @froomkin.bsky.social @dankennedy.net
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OPINION @sulliview.bsky.social “There’s a clarity about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social message that stands in sharp contrast to most Democratic politicians”. Will the Democratic Party emerge from its funk, get its act together? Not a hairdryer, a blowtorch? #Trump www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It’s clear why Zohran Mamdani is leading in the New York mayoral race | Margaret Sullivan
There’s a clarity about Mamdani’s message that stands in sharp contrast to most Democratic politicians
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
OPINION @sulliview.bsky.social “There’s a clarity about @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social message that stands in sharp contrast to most Democratic politicians”. Will the Democratic Party emerge from its funk, get its act together? Not a hairdryer, a blowtorch? #Trump www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Here's @sulliview.bsky.social on that stealth edit by Washpost Opinion, as they endorsed Trump's ballroom project:
"Best practices would have made the editing change transparent, but we’re not really in best-practices territory here. We’re in 'oops, maybe no one will notice' territory."
"Best practices would have made the editing change transparent, but we’re not really in best-practices territory here. We’re in 'oops, maybe no one will notice' territory."
November 4, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Here's @sulliview.bsky.social on that stealth edit by Washpost Opinion, as they endorsed Trump's ballroom project:
"Best practices would have made the editing change transparent, but we’re not really in best-practices territory here. We’re in 'oops, maybe no one will notice' territory."
"Best practices would have made the editing change transparent, but we’re not really in best-practices territory here. We’re in 'oops, maybe no one will notice' territory."
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ProPublica is hiring a reporter to join our amazing investigative unit with The Texas Tribune. APPLY HERE ➡️ propub.li/4qvyjzw
November 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
ProPublica is hiring a reporter to join our amazing investigative unit with The Texas Tribune. APPLY HERE ➡️ propub.li/4qvyjzw
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#CBS News published the entire transcript, including Trump’s LIES about the 2020 election, which also “didn’t make the cut”🔥 ..
“And actually ‘60 Minutes’ paid me a lot of money. And you don’t have to put this on, because I don’t wanna embarrass you, & I’m sure you’re not…
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“And actually ‘60 Minutes’ paid me a lot of money. And you don’t have to put this on, because I don’t wanna embarrass you, & I’m sure you’re not…
@sulliview.bsky.social
Trump just loves the revamped CBS. Here's the ugly backstory.
Plus: "Stealth editing' at the Washington Post; and an opportunity lost at the New York Times
open.substack.com
November 4, 2025 at 11:27 AM
#CBS News published the entire transcript, including Trump’s LIES about the 2020 election, which also “didn’t make the cut”🔥 ..
“And actually ‘60 Minutes’ paid me a lot of money. And you don’t have to put this on, because I don’t wanna embarrass you, & I’m sure you’re not…
@sulliview.bsky.social
“And actually ‘60 Minutes’ paid me a lot of money. And you don’t have to put this on, because I don’t wanna embarrass you, & I’m sure you’re not…
@sulliview.bsky.social
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@sulliview.bsky.social on why #ZohranMamdani will [very likely] be next mayor of New York:
November 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
@sulliview.bsky.social on why #ZohranMamdani will [very likely] be next mayor of New York:
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Back in June, I gave the keynote address at the American Library Association's Carnegie Awards, and I'm very pleased that @literaryhub.bsky.social has republished the full text of my speech:
In Praise of Librarians in Dangerous Times
Librarians are on the front lines of history and current events, when news and change arrive at a furious clip that only quickens every day. And without libraries, my work would simply not exist. I…
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November 3, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Back in June, I gave the keynote address at the American Library Association's Carnegie Awards, and I'm very pleased that @literaryhub.bsky.social has republished the full text of my speech:
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What will become of CBS News and 60 Minutes?
It’s far too early to say, but a segment on last week’s show isn’t encouraging.
In Laurels & Darts, via @columjournreview.bsky.social
www.cjr.org/laurels-and-...
It’s far too early to say, but a segment on last week’s show isn’t encouraging.
In Laurels & Darts, via @columjournreview.bsky.social
www.cjr.org/laurels-and-...
Laurels and Darts: 60 Minutes of soft soap.
Some puffery at CBS News. Plus: Radley Balko reads the receipts, New York magazine thieving from the New York Times, and a “high-ranking dumb” drug bust.
www.cjr.org
October 31, 2025 at 12:49 PM
What will become of CBS News and 60 Minutes?
It’s far too early to say, but a segment on last week’s show isn’t encouraging.
In Laurels & Darts, via @columjournreview.bsky.social
www.cjr.org/laurels-and-...
It’s far too early to say, but a segment on last week’s show isn’t encouraging.
In Laurels & Darts, via @columjournreview.bsky.social
www.cjr.org/laurels-and-...
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🇺🇸❤️”One year ago, everything was so different. In late October 2024, before the US presidential election, thoughtful Americans could certainly acknowledge the deep flaws of their country – its injustices and inequality – but they could still recognize it as the United States” @sulliview.bsky.social
The tragic change a single year has made in America | Margaret Sullivan
As we approach the anniversary of the 2024 election, we awake to new horrors each day. But we must not give up hope
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
🇺🇸❤️”One year ago, everything was so different. In late October 2024, before the US presidential election, thoughtful Americans could certainly acknowledge the deep flaws of their country – its injustices and inequality – but they could still recognize it as the United States” @sulliview.bsky.social
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@sulliview.bsky.social This will interest you— as an opportunity lost. bsky.app/profile/jayr...
New York Times editorial board has compiled "a list of 12 markers of democratic erosion." www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
October 31, 2025 at 3:28 PM
@sulliview.bsky.social This will interest you— as an opportunity lost. bsky.app/profile/jayr...
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New York Times editorial board has compiled "a list of 12 markers of democratic erosion." www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
October 31, 2025 at 2:36 PM
New York Times editorial board has compiled "a list of 12 markers of democratic erosion." www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
This is what "not the odds, but the stakes" was all about.
During the 2024 campaign, those 12 markers could have been in place and operating to guide news coverage everywhere.
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How Washpost Opinion is framing the shutdown:
"It is wrong that Democrats have held the government hostage ... in hopes of extending costly Obamacare subsidies"
"Schumer has allowed the shutdown to drag on..."
"This pain point.. should hasten an end to the shutdown .. by making Democrats blink."
"It is wrong that Democrats have held the government hostage ... in hopes of extending costly Obamacare subsidies"
"Schumer has allowed the shutdown to drag on..."
"This pain point.. should hasten an end to the shutdown .. by making Democrats blink."
October 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
How Washpost Opinion is framing the shutdown:
"It is wrong that Democrats have held the government hostage ... in hopes of extending costly Obamacare subsidies"
"Schumer has allowed the shutdown to drag on..."
"This pain point.. should hasten an end to the shutdown .. by making Democrats blink."
"It is wrong that Democrats have held the government hostage ... in hopes of extending costly Obamacare subsidies"
"Schumer has allowed the shutdown to drag on..."
"This pain point.. should hasten an end to the shutdown .. by making Democrats blink."
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Media guru @Sulliview.bsky.social will be in conversation with Michael Calderone this Saturday on the state of media at our annual fall journalism conference.
Join us this Saturday for what will surely be a fantastic conversation.
Join us this Saturday for what will surely be a fantastic conversation.
2025 Conference on Journalism - Registration - The New York Press Club
The New York Press Club and New York Press Club Foundation are proud to present the 2023 Conference on Journalism brought to you in partnership with the Journalism Association of New York.
www.nypressclub.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Media guru @Sulliview.bsky.social will be in conversation with Michael Calderone this Saturday on the state of media at our annual fall journalism conference.
Join us this Saturday for what will surely be a fantastic conversation.
Join us this Saturday for what will surely be a fantastic conversation.
My new title 😂
Media guru @Sulliview.bsky.social will be in conversation with Michael Calderone this Saturday on the state of media at our annual fall journalism conference.
Join us this Saturday for what will surely be a fantastic conversation.
Join us this Saturday for what will surely be a fantastic conversation.
2025 Conference on Journalism - Registration - The New York Press Club
The New York Press Club and New York Press Club Foundation are proud to present the 2023 Conference on Journalism brought to you in partnership with the Journalism Association of New York.
www.nypressclub.org
October 31, 2025 at 10:06 AM
My new title 😂
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"The tragic change a single year has made in America"
“The great sleeping giant of America is awakening”
- @rbreich.bsky.social
It can feel impossible but We the People will
STAND UP
RESIST
PERSIST
RESTORE DEMOCRACY
thx @sulliview.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“The great sleeping giant of America is awakening”
- @rbreich.bsky.social
It can feel impossible but We the People will
STAND UP
RESIST
PERSIST
RESTORE DEMOCRACY
thx @sulliview.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
a flag with the words protect democracy remember what they fought for on it
ALT: a flag with the words protect democracy remember what they fought for on it
media.tenor.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:10 PM
"The tragic change a single year has made in America"
“The great sleeping giant of America is awakening”
- @rbreich.bsky.social
It can feel impossible but We the People will
STAND UP
RESIST
PERSIST
RESTORE DEMOCRACY
thx @sulliview.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
“The great sleeping giant of America is awakening”
- @rbreich.bsky.social
It can feel impossible but We the People will
STAND UP
RESIST
PERSIST
RESTORE DEMOCRACY
thx @sulliview.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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October 29, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Margaret Sullivan (@sulliview.bsky.social) on The Wash Post’s "sad and shameful" editorial headlined "In defense of the White House ballroom"
"The Post's opinion section, which owners traditionally consider their very own plaything, is a lost cause, at least for now. No further evidence is needed."
"The Post's opinion section, which owners traditionally consider their very own plaything, is a lost cause, at least for now. No further evidence is needed."
A Washington Post editorial defends Trump's odious ballroom
Plus: The New York Times (weakly) explains why it didn't put a "No Kings" story on Page One
substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Margaret Sullivan (@sulliview.bsky.social) on The Wash Post’s "sad and shameful" editorial headlined "In defense of the White House ballroom"
"The Post's opinion section, which owners traditionally consider their very own plaything, is a lost cause, at least for now. No further evidence is needed."
"The Post's opinion section, which owners traditionally consider their very own plaything, is a lost cause, at least for now. No further evidence is needed."
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“the Post’s opinion section, which owners traditionally consider their very own plaything, is a lost cause, at least for now. No further evidence is needed.” Sad but true, @sulliview.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/margaret...
A Washington Post editorial defends Trump's odious ballroom
Plus: The New York Times (weakly) explains why it didn't put a "No Kings" story on Page One
open.substack.com
October 27, 2025 at 11:48 AM
“the Post’s opinion section, which owners traditionally consider their very own plaything, is a lost cause, at least for now. No further evidence is needed.” Sad but true, @sulliview.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/margaret...