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What should journalists do when the facts don’t matter?

  • Written by Michael J. Socolow, Professor of Communication and Journalism, University of Maine
imageDonald Trump addresses the crowd after being declared the winner during an election night party at the Palm Beach County Convention Center on Nov. 6, 2024. Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images

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