Having been a journalist for nearly four decades, I understand that the media wants to appear to be even-handed. So American news organizations are establishing that there are equivalent issues on both sides of the presidential election campaign. But they aren’t equivalent. They are false equivalents. Take the two big issues that the media harps on regarding […]…
About: William Holstein
Author Archives: William Holstein
OPC Honors Yours Truly
I was surprised and honored. A rare combination! OPC Honors Bill Holstein…
What’s Really Happening on Reshoring
The Reshoring Challenge: Why and How CEOs are Moving Jobs Back to America…
Mid-Summer Reflections: It’s Too Late To Retreat on Trade
Watching all the political chatter, one cannot help but be struck by the fact that the ideological left and the Trumpian right agree that trade is a bad thing. Pundits are speculating that the consensus that has supported international trade is fading. Mr. Trump, in particular, promises to undo the NAFTA agreement with Mexico and […]…
Letter to the Public Editor of The New York Times
Dear Ms. Spayd Re: Coverage in three sections of presidential race Date: Sunday July 17 The Times clearly tilts toward the values of the Democratic Party, yet your coverage today overwhelmingly, and unfairly, promotes Republican candidate Donald Trump. I realize that the Republican convention is this coming week but that does not justify the presence of five separate articles and […]…
