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| '''''The New York Times''''' is an influential international daily ] published in ], ]. | |||
| now reaches more readers through its ] than in print. | |||
| Nicknamed "The Gray Lady" or ''The Times'', this newspaper was founded as ''The New-York Daily Times'' in ] by ] and ] as a sober alternative to the more partisan newspapers that dominated the New York journalism of the time. In its very first edition on ], ], the paper stated, | Nicknamed "The Gray Lady" or ''The Times'', this newspaper was founded as ''The New-York Daily Times'' in ] by ] and ] as a sober alternative to the more partisan newspapers that dominated the New York journalism of the time. In its very first edition on ], ], the paper stated, | ||
| :"We publish today the first issue of the New-York Daily Times, and we intend to issue it every morning (Sundays excepted) for an indefinite number of years to come." | :"We publish today the first issue of the New-York Daily Times, and we intend to issue it every morning (Sundays excepted) for an indefinite number of years to come." | ||
| The paper's current slogan is "All The News That's Fit To Print." In the ] a ] will typically hold copies of the ], which cross-references ] with the articles from the Times, in keeping with its policy of being a ''newspaper of record''. |
The paper's current slogan is "All The News That's Fit To Print." In the ] a ] will typically hold copies of the ], which cross-references ] with the articles from the Times, in keeping with its policy of being a ''newspaper of record''. This policy also means that the Times is rarely first with a story (a ''scoop''), unless it is local to New York, and that when the Times has a ''scoop'', that information is propagated world-wide to other papers and news sources. | ||
| ] acquired the ''Times'' in ] and under his guidance the newspaper achieved an international scope, circulation, and reputation. It is currently owned by ], in which descendants of Ochs, principally the Sulzberger family, maintain a dominant role. | |||
| One measure of the "Times" unparalleled influence is the passion it evokes. Many on the right see a pronounced leftist bias, with some going so far as to question the paper's basic commitment to the truth. Less strident critics raise more nuanced questions of perspective and balance. Their complaints focus on the purpotedly narrow and "politically correct" way The "Times" views the world and reports on it. Oft-repeated criticisms include arrogance, elitism and sometimes allowing the paper's liberal editorial attitudes to seep into news columns. From the left of the political spectrum come some equally strong denunciations. It is said that the newspaper is excessively deferential to official sources and is slow to raise big questions about big issues. For instance, the paper has been criticized recently for not raising more questions about the U.S. government's claims about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. Regular editorial columnists offer a range of views, but only two of seven might reasonably be described in terms other than liberal. A somewhat broader range of views is offered in "oped" opinion articles written by leading academics, experts, and policy-makers. The "Times" casts a long shadow. To the chagrin of its detractors, The "Times" helps set the agenda for the rest of the media. Countless articles, radio talk shows, and books have been devoted to allegations of bias and favoritism. Even headlines and photographs are carefully scrutinized. Criticizing the "Times" is something of a cottage industry; few members of the U.S. "chattering class" seem able to resist the temptation to opine. In recent years, The "Times" has devoted increased attention to social trends and popular culture. For the most part, it downplays the celebrity and crime stories featured prominently elsewhere. Oddly, critics seldom make much of the "Times" idiosyncratic form of class bias: the paper seems to be edited for Manhattan readers with an unusually keen interest in gourmet food, psychoanalysis, and Ivy League college admission. | |||
| The ''Times'' enjoys the reputation of being a generally reliable source of news. The editorial position of the ''Times'' is often regarded as ] in its interpretation of social issues and events. However, it does have a mix of editorial columnists, ranging in approximate political position from ], ], and ] on the ] to ] and ], formerly of '']'' magazine, on the ]. | |||
| Many ]s believe that the Times news coverage, as well as its editorial board, has a liberal slant. Many books have been written about the reliability of the New York Times and its impact on the ] community. Comparisons have been made between the Times and the ] and ], both of which have a much more conservative slant. | |||
| In ], the ''Times'' admitted to ] committed over a span of several years by one of its reporters, ], and the general professionalism of the paper was questioned, though Blair was immediately fired following the incident. Questions of ] in journalism were also raised, since Blair was ]. Several top officals, including the chief of its editorial board, also resigned their posts following the incident. | |||
| In ], the ''Times'' admitted to ] committed over a span of several years by one of its reporters, ]. Blair resigned and the newspaper published a lengthy account of the affair. This was followed by the resignation under fire of the two top editors, new editorial procedures, and the appointment of a public editor. | |||
| See also: ] | See also: ] | ||
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The New York Times is an influential international daily newspaper published in New York City, New York.
Nicknamed "The Gray Lady" or The Times, this newspaper was founded as The New-York Daily Times in 1851 by Henry J. Raymond and George Jones as a sober alternative to the more partisan newspapers that dominated the New York journalism of the time. In its very first edition on September 18, 1851, the paper stated,
- "We publish today the first issue of the New-York Daily Times, and we intend to issue it every morning (Sundays excepted) for an indefinite number of years to come."
The paper's current slogan is "All The News That's Fit To Print." In the United States a public library will typically hold copies of the New York Times Index, which cross-references current events with the articles from the Times, in keeping with its policy of being a newspaper of record. This policy also means that the Times is rarely first with a story (a scoop), unless it is local to New York, and that when the Times has a scoop, that information is propagated world-wide to other papers and news sources.
Adolph Ochs acquired the Times in 1896 and under his guidance the newspaper achieved an international scope, circulation, and reputation. It is currently owned by The New York Times Company, in which descendants of Ochs, principally the Sulzberger family, maintain a dominant role.
The Times enjoys the reputation of being a generally reliable source of news. The editorial position of the Times is often regarded as liberal in its interpretation of social issues and events. However, it does have a mix of editorial columnists, ranging in approximate political position from Maureen Dowd, Paul Krugman, and Bob Herbert on the left to William Safire and David Brooks, formerly of The Weekly Standard magazine, on the right.
Many conservatives believe that the Times news coverage, as well as its editorial board, has a liberal slant. Many books have been written about the reliability of the New York Times and its impact on the political community. Comparisons have been made between the Times and the New York Post and Wall Street Journal, both of which have a much more conservative slant.
In 2003, the Times admitted to journalism fraud committed over a span of several years by one of its reporters, Jayson Blair, and the general professionalism of the paper was questioned, though Blair was immediately fired following the incident. Questions of affirmative action in journalism were also raised, since Blair was African American. Several top officals, including the chief of its editorial board, also resigned their posts following the incident.
See also: New York Times bestseller list