[Buckeye McFrog]

They long ago adopted the Social Activist theory of journalism which states that it’s a journalist’s JOB to go out and change society.

They believe it because that’s how its been taught for decades.

[1Old Pro]

yep, repoting facts is beneath them, they want to change the world i.e. prosecute Republicans and hound them from office.

[a little elbow grease]

"They long ago adopted the Social Activist theory of journalism which states that it’s a journalist’s JOB to go out and change society.

They believe it because that’s how its been taught for decades."

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Yes.

In journalism, the “Five ‘W’s” are “Who,” “What,” “When,” “Where,” and “Why.”

That teaching is seemingly long gone.