"A New Wave of Journalism" -- the positive effects of "public journalism."

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A New Wave of Journalism A new movement against mainstream journalism, called "public Journalism," is doing away with sensationalized reporting and instead focusing on the needs of the public. The Norfolk Virginian-Pilot is a newspaper that has put this new method into effect with great results. Through this paper's change it becomes obvious that today's mainstream media is less concerned about public needs and more worried about ratings and selling entertainment. Public journalism has got …

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…reful, and less bias, decisions. Perhaps if all had went this way in the past, a recall in California today would not be necessary. There is no reason all publications and news-shows, who's true intent is being a respectable source of news, could not take on this new approach. If the current media cannot find it in them to change for the good of the people, then the people need a new wave of journalists.