Americans do not distrust the press because every reporter is corrupt. They distrust the press because too many institutions ask for neutrality while practicing narrative selection.
The answer is not to hide perspective. The answer is to disclose it, separate reporting from opinion, cite sources clearly, and stop treating ordinary skepticism as a civic defect.
A conservative publication should hold itself to the same standard it demands from legacy outlets: strong arguments, clear sourcing, visible corrections, and no confusion between evidence and applause lines.
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