“The hollowing out of large news institutions comes at a perilous time.... Antidemocratic candidates have intentionally worked to undermine faith in news outlets as they look to seize power in election contests... attacking those tasked with the duty of holding public officials accountable.... That lack of accountability means dishonest figures seeking higher office, and those in positions of power, could avoid crucial scrutiny, leaving the electorate less informed about the vital decisions it will have to make...”
Oliver Darcy and Jon Passantino, CNN
