What newsrooms (and law firms, and trading partners, and politicians, etc etc) are learning the hard way is that, with this administration, appeasement doesn't shield you from future pain. It's an unfortunate position to be in, but I hope it inspires newsrooms to resist the urge to capitulate.
Thank you for the moral clarity and values-focused take! We really need more of this perspective across the board, including in Canada–even if that might not seem obvious to the rest of the world after the result of our federal election.
Very much appreciate and agree with this piece. It's easy to offer economic rationales for diversity, equity and inclusion: Jane Jacobs wrote compellingly about the power of diversity for fueling economic innovation eons ago. But here's the thing: Some stances are simply the right thing to do. Our core beliefs define who we are as people, and ultimately as a nation. Standing up for your beliefs is not just a meme or passing Internet fancy. It is fundamental. Thanks for clarity on this.
Given your experience, may I nudge you in the direction of writing about how diversity unsettles power dynamics in newsrooms? How newsrooms managers meet those moments? -- I don't believe I'm being naive in saying that most people agree in theory re: diversity. The rub is how to navigate difference. For newsrooms, the rub is how to manage (integrate? reject? punish?) perspectives that challenge existing power hierarchies.
What newsrooms (and law firms, and trading partners, and politicians, etc etc) are learning the hard way is that, with this administration, appeasement doesn't shield you from future pain. It's an unfortunate position to be in, but I hope it inspires newsrooms to resist the urge to capitulate.
Thank you for the moral clarity and values-focused take! We really need more of this perspective across the board, including in Canada–even if that might not seem obvious to the rest of the world after the result of our federal election.
Excellent. A strong, common sense rebuke to business leaders whose expediency exceeds their courage.
Bravo! Courage. Integrity. Clarity of vision. Thank you.
Very much appreciate and agree with this piece. It's easy to offer economic rationales for diversity, equity and inclusion: Jane Jacobs wrote compellingly about the power of diversity for fueling economic innovation eons ago. But here's the thing: Some stances are simply the right thing to do. Our core beliefs define who we are as people, and ultimately as a nation. Standing up for your beliefs is not just a meme or passing Internet fancy. It is fundamental. Thanks for clarity on this.
One of your best. And that is a high bar already.
Given your experience, may I nudge you in the direction of writing about how diversity unsettles power dynamics in newsrooms? How newsrooms managers meet those moments? -- I don't believe I'm being naive in saying that most people agree in theory re: diversity. The rub is how to navigate difference. For newsrooms, the rub is how to manage (integrate? reject? punish?) perspectives that challenge existing power hierarchies.