Kirk Semple a reporter for The New York Times, wrote a timely soft-news story about the newly elected senator of New York, replacing Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. His lead is very strong, and eludes to the information covered in the article well, while leaving enough so the reader wants to read on.
His story, while remaining an objective portrayal of Senator Kristen E. Gillibrand, shed light on all of Sentaor Gillibrand's anti-immigration efforts as well as her other political efforts. The voice he wrote in was passive, which allowed the reader to make their own opinion on the topic; yet it would be hard for me to think there are many people reading this blog whom would think Senator Gillibrand is a good person.
The background information on the senator was written in a way that was concise and gave information that could easily have been unintentionally repeated. Semple used highly respected resources, and used very few quotes which supported his topic, and helped the flow of the story.
Overall, in a completely analytical sense, Semple has provided a fantastic example of true journalism (abiding to it's rules/standards/values).
Overall the news on immigration I read this week was not difficult to find, yet it has never been on the main page of any news site. I have always had to search for it within the site. Also all the articles I have found, show most main news sites side with immigrants. They often use quotes and references that make Anti-immigration organizations appear negative, and vis-a-versa for immigrant rights groups.
As for my personal views, it is disheartening to see the inability people have to change and adapt with our culture an society. If I had one statement that everyone in the world would automatically trust and understand it would be this:
"As everything on earth constantly changes, we must change too; our ideals, standards, and values must serve as only a basis for how we view issues and make choices; not as a concrete stance disregarding current societal/cultural circumstances."
Immigration is understandably a difficult topic to grasp, there are many aspects that it is involved in our society (economy, diversity, language barriers, etc...). But I implore all of you to read the articles I post each week, and find your stance on immigration as it effects every U.S. citizen, and inhabitant.
Resources:(1) "Gillibrand's Immigration Views Draw Fire" by Kirk Semple of The New York Times
(2)"Another Jail Death, and Mounting Questions" by Nina Bernstein
(3)"Immigration lawyer is a fake, prosecutors say" by Sewell Chan of The New York Times-- City Room
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Daniel: The example you cite of the NYT's article on Sen. Gillibrand is good. Next week, be sure to cite at least specific stories on immigration topics. You provide links to three,but don't make specific comment on the others. It's true that immigration as a news topic is currently on the back burner. That will eventually change, but not in the time you'll be doing this blog. Why do you think that is? Dig around and see if you can find a good blog on immigration issues that has links to stories on the subject. You are obviously a liberal on this issue, which is fine, but be sure to also read stories and commentators who are conservative. Provide your analysis of their stories as well. Grade: 8/10
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