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Celebrity influence causes a crisis in journalism | The Jerusalem Post

The piece argues celebrity reactions to Bari Weiss’s CBS News appointment threaten accountability in journalism.
It emphasizes that newsrooms should rely on standards, governance, and transparent documentation over popular verdicts.
The author warns that crisis rhetoric from celebrities can replace analysis with alarm and erode trust.
The piece critiques how the ‘ballroom blitz’ of celebrity morality directs attention inward rather than at regimes silencing journalists.
It argues that the appointment of Bari Weiss should be evaluated on governance and receipts, not slogans or vibes.
The article discusses how celebrity discourse affects coverage of international issues like Iran and Ukraine.
It asserts that credible journalism requires time, evidence, and careful language rather than definitive moral verdicts.
The author points out risks when Jewish editors face scrutiny tied to identity and political positions in elite spaces.
The piece differentiates between legitimate accountability and fear of celebrity backlash undermining independence.
It calls for robust editorial processes including documented disputes and public review mechanisms.

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