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A new position, but the commitment stays the same

January 14, 2017, 8:30 PM

‘Obama gift’ headline looked like bias to these readers

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‘Obama gift’ headline looked like bias to these readers

Describe Elaine Chao by her resume, not her husband

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Describe Elaine Chao by her resume, not her husband

When fake news flourishes, a free and open society loses

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When fake news flourishes, a free and open society loses

Farewell for now, readers — but not for good

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Farewell for now, readers — but not for good

Evaluate politicians’ positions against reality, say readers

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Evaluate politicians’ positions against reality, say readers

May 15, 2016, 4:16 PM

Readers debate what is and isn’t news

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Readers debate what is and isn’t news

Sure, Star readers criticize and quibble — but they often have good things to say, too

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Sure, Star readers criticize and quibble — but they often have good things to say, too

April 15, 2016, 8:52 PM

Donald Trump’s campaign points out why fair journalism matters

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Donald Trump’s campaign points out why fair journalism matters

When colors blend, graphics can confuse readers

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When colors blend, graphics can confuse readers

March 20, 2016, 4:55 PM

Soft-pedaling Trump protest violence?

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Soft-pedaling Trump protest violence?

March 18, 2016, 4:54 PM

Would you publish a guest column about abortion from an anonymous author?

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Would you publish a guest column about abortion from an anonymous author?

Accuracy extremely important in recipes

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Accuracy extremely important in recipes

How ‘wonky’ should news coverage of sports and government be?

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How ‘wonky’ should news coverage of sports and government be?

Viral $44.5 million Kansas school funding cut story is old news

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Viral $44.5 million Kansas school funding cut story is old news

Readers are already watching for bias in election coverage, while others just want it to go away

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Readers are already watching for bias in election coverage, while others just want it to go away

Two accurate graphics that became misleading when stacked

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Two accurate graphics that became misleading when stacked

January 28, 2016, 4:12 PM

‘Balance’ extends beyond just the political

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‘Balance’ extends beyond just the political

January 23, 2016, 11:11 AM

‘Terrorist,’ ‘protester,’ ‘militia member’ — or something else entirely?

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‘Terrorist,’ ‘protester,’ ‘militia member’ — or something else entirely?

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