Reporting through the end of a straw

Press coverage of protests is historically flawed

Most of us are not in Los Angeles, so we rely on journalists who are there to tell us what’s going on. That can be frustrating.

Understand that covering a protest (I’ve done it) is like covering a battle (even if it’s a peaceful protest). There is a lot going on, feelings are heightened, things might go south quickly, and reporting is like sharing observ…