political journalism
Covering elected officials
Political journalism is reporting and commentary on government, elections, policy, and the exercise of power.
It covers everything from daily White House briefings to investigative pieces on campaign finance.
The field ranges from straight news reporting to partisan opinion: She's been doing political journalism since the Reagan years.
Critics argue it too often treats politics as sport rather than substance.
- columnistRecurring newspaper feature writer
- talking headsChest-up video commentators
- mediaInformation distribution channels
- sensationalismOverhyped news coverage
- press freedomRight to publish uncensored
news · public opinion · sound bite · media watchdogs · government accountability · underground press · foreign correspondents · election · news coverage · breaking news · media ethics · documentary · editorial independence · op-ed · censorship · fact-checking · whistleblower · punditry
- journalismreporters, interview, editors, student editors, school paper
- FieldingTom Jones, Amelia, plays, Eurydice, The Lottery
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Coverage of competitive athletics
sports coverage · fashion journalism · travel journalism · science journalism · gossip columns
political journalismfluff pieces
Lightweight, uncritical journalism
soft news · entertainment news · celebrity gossip · sponsored content
political journalismtabloid journalism
Sensational news prioritizing shock
celebrity gossip · soft news · listicles · clickbait · infotainment
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