#thisisjournalism — Public Fediverse posts

These folks do such good work, never blinking even as others look away to report what is happening to us.

Thank you, ProPublica.

#ThisIsJournalism

https://www.propublica.org/article/videos-ice-dhs-immigration-agents-using-chokeholds-citizens

Bernard Keane does not mince his words in his latest 'opinion' piece (Source: Crickey News). And while we can all understand his ire against out trumpian potato head, his scathing assessment of the Greens is sure to ruffle some feathers.

"Dutton isn’t merely calling for substantial migration cuts, of course — he made the absurd claim that foreign students were the modern equivalent of boat arrivals. Clearly, like Trump, he wants to be able to campaign against Labor on immigration unhindered by any government attempts to reduce migration. In that, he’s aided by the Greens, who are clothing their opposition to the foreign student cap in the garb of anti-racism but know perfectly well that their electoral success is also tied to keeping migration high — which will in turn put pressure on rents and house prices, which the Greens exploit to appeal to younger voters. The Greens have no more interest than Dutton in actually solving issues like housing affordability.

Dutton’s perfect mimicry of Trump, and his rank hypocrisy, drew no comment from the very ordinary federal press gallery that only last week was wondering how Dutton would seek to replicate Trump’s win."

I may be noted that the 'Immigration Card' has been played many times in the Australian political game, well before Trump's political career took shape, indeed we might point to the White Australia policy as it official launch here.

#auspol #Dutton #Immigration #ForeignStudents'#HousingCrisis #Trumpism #Election2024 #ThisIsJournalism

George Negus, founding host of Foreign Correspondent, dies aged 82
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-15/george-negus-founding-host-of-foreign-correspondent-dies-aged-82/104475208

Journalists of his integrity and insight are few and far between.
Vale.

#GeorgeNegus #ABC #ThisIsJournalism

The same journos who complain about pseudonymous Twitter trolls are quite happy to help pollies dish anonynmous dirt on their colleagues. Sadly, in Australia #thisisjournalism #auspol https://www.crikey.com.au/2024/07/08/fatima-payman-senior-labor-figures-leaks/

Congrats to AJEnglish for winning prestigious Overseas Press Club of America award for its Witness film, 'Rescue Mission Gaza'. Your journalism is so much appreciated! https://network.aljazeera.net/en/press-releases/al-jazeera-english%E2%80%99s-rescue-mission-gaza-wins-opc-award #GazaGenocide #ThisIsJournalism

I'm always mystified by the hashtag #thisisnotjournalism. It's almost always used in connection with failings that have characterized journalism since the first newspapers were printed. #thisisjournalism. Did I miss a Golden Age between Packer and Murdoch?