With the arrival of the Trump administration, and its unorthodox approach to the mainstream news and entertainment media, some interesting shifts are taking place. The New York Times has announced the addition of a “faith and values correspondent,” who will not be based in New York City. The Times is looking for someone who can “tap into the beliefs and moral questions that guide Americans and affect how they live their lives, whom they vote for and how they reflect on the state of the country.”
One can wonder whether the Times will use the new position to counterbalance its usual slant, or to confirm it. I am hopeful they will find someone in the mold of Ross Douthat, because I still have respect for the Old Gray Lady and the role she plays.
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