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Last Checked Aug. 22, 2022

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Sat Aug 06 12:43:06 +0000 2022

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Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones

Rigorous efforts to reach a subject where claims have been made against her is not only the fair and ethical thing to do, but it also protects you as a journalists. If I had these accusations made against the subject, I'd not rest until I tried every possible avenue for comment. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 6, 2022

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Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones

Fascinating thread for many reasons, but as a journalism prof I'll use it as a case study in how I find reporting that treats Twitter as a primary source to be unacceptable, and also that I would never accept DM messages as the sole means of trying to reach a story subject. — PolitiTweet.org

Erin Overbey @erinoverbey

Finally, a note to @tarpleyhitt. I think I’ve made it clear that I find this piece pretty appalling & in some cases… https://t.co/VCftd…

Posted Aug. 6, 2022

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Ida Bae Wells @nhannahjones

This protects YOU as a journalist. For example, when someone says a subject has refused to join DEI committee but source has EMAILS disproving claim, ensuring you reach the subject before publication avoids you printing something easily refuted. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted Aug. 6, 2022

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