re: Political Activity:

I'd rather a columnist's political views were clearly visible and stated. Let's get those biases and agendas in the open so that the reader can make a more informed opinion on their own. In Europe, newspapers were born out of political parties, the parties ran their own news papers, so readers know exactly what politcal slant that particular paper wrote for. I'd rather see something similar here. Otherwise, it makes it look like there is something to hide. 

...now, as for the claims that media is under attack, etc. I'd like the media to acknowledge their own role in the continually sinking levels of trust we have with the news and media. Often the news is selectively reported, with half-truths, omissions, certain stories are given more leverage if there is good shock or click bait value, and frankly with such drastic consolidation of the media, we think you're all beholden to your corporate masters and money. We don't trust you, why should we?