The Rise of Trump Shows the Danger and Sham of Compelled Journalistic “Neutrality”

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As Donald Trump’s campaign predictably movesfrom toxic rhetoric targeting the most marginalized minorities to threats and use of violence, there is a growing sense that Americaninstitutions have been too lax about resisting it. Political scientist Brendan Nyhan on Sunday posted a widely cited Twitter essayvoicing this concern,arguing that “Trump’s rise represents a failure in American parties, media, and civic institutions — and they’re continuing to fail right now.” He added,...