“After the release of the movie Spotlight, I was often asked how we at The Boston Globe were willing to take on the most powerful institution in New England and among the most powerful in the world, the Catholic Church. The question really mystifies me–especially when it comes from journalists or those who hope to enter the profession. Because holding the most powerful to account is what we are supposed to do. If we do not do that, then what exactly is the purpose of journalism?” After being honored with the Hitchens Prize, Washington Post Editor Marty Baron reflected on the role of journalists in the current political climate: Marty Baron Has A Message To Journalists .

+ As you know, I’m worried about the prevalence of fake news. But recently, I been wondering…what if we’re giving fake news more credit than it deserves in an understandably desperate effort to reject a more disturbing truth? Here’s my take: You’re Gonna Wish This Was Fake News.