We are taught in journalism classes to be objective and in practice that often means offering equal weight to both sides of an argument as if both sides always have equal merit.
But that construct has been challenged by everyone from Edward R. Murrow to Jorge Ramos, who have argued that when one side is clearly wrong journalists have a duty to point it out. Objectivity does not mean ignoring the facts in favor of balance.
The issue was raised Monday by the New York Times in connection with the candidacy of Donald Trump.
