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NYT alum would be shocked by what has become of the Gray Lady’s standards

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Goodwin, M. (2026, September 20). NYT alum would be shocked by what has become of the Gray Lady’s standards. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/19/opinion/nyts-anniversary-proves-history-gets-overshadowed-by-woke-shift/

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This article is an opinion piece written by a former New York Times employee criticizing the current standards of journalism at the publication. The author argues that recent reporting reflects activism and partisanship rather than accuracy and fairness. Using an example about poverty rates and household income, the writer contends that the Times framed positive economic data negatively, attributing stability in poverty levels to delayed effects of policy changes made during Trump's presidency while anticipating future increases in poverty based on external predictions.

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Michael Goodwin, a former *New York Times* journalist writing for the *New York Post*, argues that legendary reporters and editors from the paper's past would be shocked by its current standards. Goodwin criticizes recent articles in the *Times* for their perceived bias towards activism and partisanship rather than objective reporting. He points to an article celebrating a stable poverty rate of 13.1% but a record-high median household income of $87,460, which he claims was written with a mournful tone expecting worse outcomes due to alleged "awful cuts" made by former President Trump to social safety net programs. Goodwin suggests that the *Times* is prepared to blame Trump for future increases in poverty and suffering, despite current positive economic indicators.

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🔮 The New York Times is celebrating its 175th anniversary, but as an alum, I am certain many of its legendary reporters and editors during the glory days would be shocked by what has become of the Gray Lady’s standards.

2026-09-20 · assertive framing · NYT alum would be shocked by what has become of the Gray Lady’s standards

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The New York Times is celebrating its 175th anniversary, but as an alum, I am certain many of its legendary reporters and editors during the glory days would be shocked by what has become of the Gray Lady’s standards. asserted

what → celebrate → standards

As savvy Post readers remind me, each day brings fresh evidence that accuracy and fairness have been ditched at the Times in favor of activism and woke partisanship. asserted

accuracy → remind → activism

There are many examples but a new twist caught my eye last week. asserted

twist → be → eye

The news in the story was good, but the tone was mournful because the writers clearly expected and wanted bad news. asserted

writers → expect → news

But here’s an even bigger problem for the paper: the median household income stood at $87,460–the highest ever! asserted

income → ’ → 87,460

The Times explained the lack of a disaster this way: Trump’s awful cuts “to the social safety net” are not fully in effect yet. asserted

cuts → explain → effect

The writers were comforted by “analysts and advocates” who insisted things will be worse in the next two surveys. asserted

things → comfort → surveys

Pop the champagne: More poverty and suffering are on the way, and our sources are prepared to blame Trump. asserted

sources → pop → Trump

Mission accomplished. asserted

Mission → accomplish → ?

NYT alum would be shocked by what has become of the Gray Lady’s standards

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