The BBC has long been a stalwart of free speech and giving a voice to those critical of power. It has been a thorn in the side of politicians and voiced persepctievs that serve the public good.

Recently, as this video shows, it has been making some terrible decisions about how to slant and twist its coverage. Yes, it can be argued that all news organizations face difficult choices about how to cover important topics, but this example seems to be particularly pernicious. 

I would argue that the greatest sin of modern media vis-a-vis our current political age, is the sin of omission. Important points of view, important perspectives, and  important new alternatives to the status quo do not get adequate airtime and attention. A glance at broadcast and cable news shows the same talking heads week after week, year after year. When we lose a Tim Russert, we get stuck with a Chuck Todd.

In the US, the New York Times has been notoriously weak in its editorial and reporting mission to criticize political candidates, especially one Donald J Trump. The Washington Post, once a champion of truth and investigative journalism, is barely a newspaper as of one month ago. Now, the BBC is censoring and shaping news to fit what is politically convenient for those in power. 

My question to tangle and the tangletariat is: is this a 'both sides' issue? Or a different kind of problem?

Censorship and the US Media: Is it time to talk about it?