This document discusses the relationship between bloggers and journalists. It notes that in the late 1990s, bloggers like Matt Drudge began breaking major stories and challenging the authority of traditional journalists. However, journalists argued that bloggers lacked thoroughness, fairness, and accuracy. The document also explores how bloggers threatened newspapers' business models by not having overhead costs. It discusses key moments when bloggers influenced major stories and elections. While tensions existed, the document argues that bloggers and journalists now often work together as part of a "symbiotic ecosystem," and that blogs can practice journalism when they verify facts, interview sources, and keep powerful figures accountable.