Journalists play an important role in society by reporting factual information to the public, but recent events have caused some to lose trust in the media. While many journalists strive for impartiality, biases are possible and some coverage has emphasized opinion over fact. Regaining public trust will require media organizations and journalists to maintain the highest standards of accuracy, transparency about possible biases, and clear distinctions between reporting and commentary.

1. Trust me –I’m a journalist!