In a world where media bias runs rampant, it’s disheartening to witness the all-too-familiar dance of selective outrage and responsibility dodging. There is a persistent issue of gaslighting, where certain narratives are pushed to the forefront while others conveniently get buried. This happens frequently, and the mainstream media, it seems, is often complicit in directing the narrative selectively, depending on who sits in power.

There are instances where individuals show courage by engaging in difficult conversations, which should be commended in an age where ducking difficult conversations has become somewhat customary. Facing criticism head-on shows courage and a certain respect for the dialogue process. Unfortunately, not everyone in the media sphere adopts a similar approach.

However, what’s truly vexing is not just the courage or cowardice of individuals, but the behavior of major media outlets that often follow patterns based on political alignments. Media giants have long had a reputation for vibrant investigative journalism. Their past reporting efforts brought major political scandals to light, such as Watergate. The question arises about the media’s relentless pursuit of truth when it comes to current administrations and whether value alignments influence their accountability.

The inconsistency in reporting and investigative fervor is challenging to ignore as it often undermines the media’s role as a fair adjudicator of truth, rather than a partisan mouthpiece.

This double standard in media coverage sends mixed signals to the public. It reinforces the narrative that some stories might align with certain political agendas. Readers and viewers deserve better than selective feeding of information. True journalism requires digging deep, regardless of who is in power, to provide the populace with consistent, truthful reporting. Only then can the media regain the trust they so desperately claim to hold dear, and only then can the truth transcend political lines.