Staff Reports
An investigation is happening at the New York Times to figure out who leaked information about a story on the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel. Charlotte Behrendt, who looks into workplace issues at the NYT, talked to about 20 employees to find the leaker. The leak was about a planned podcast discussing a December article about sexual violence by Hamas during the attack.
‘Breakdown’: Leak Probe Reveals Internal Rebellion By Left-Wing Employees At NYThttps://t.co/ckhQgQDH8u
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Some people at the NYT don’t like the way transgender topics are covered. Over 1,000 contributors signed a petition against two articles, one of which talked about kids transitioning without their parents knowing.
The NYT Executive Editor, Joe Kahn, said that leaking information hurts the trust and teamwork needed in the newsroom. Philip Pan, the NYT International Editor, said they need to communicate better when discussing news, especially when they disagree.
Kahn mentioned that colleges might not be teaching students how to handle different opinions. This lack of debate skills could lead to disagreements in the workplace.
This kind of internal investigation and pushback on certain topics shows a lack of fairness and diversity at the New York Times. It’s important for news organizations to have balanced coverage and respect different viewpoints.
