My album Mothership is out on the 15th of March via @GearboxRecords. More news to follow. For now, check out the newest single It's All About Love, available on all streaming services! Featuring @MdCL on piano
Spotify: https://t.co/0l6vPKM6Cx
Apple Music: https://t.co/w3G0S0nWRQ
@chriswisesmith What is about black folks in this country, why do we undermine each others efforts at every turn. Fani Willis is working very hard to bring this evil person to justice and here it goes again, another Hershel Walker shows up. How Much Did They Pay You?
If I may, there’s something I need to get off my chest.
As democracy remains under siege, it has been frustrating to watch how the press covers politics these days.
I am reminded by lessons that came to me during the Nixon years as a CBS News correspondent, which I’ll add here:
1. Enough with Both-sides-ism
When one side lies intentionally and repeatedly, they are no longer entitled to the benefit of the doubt. They should be held to account, right away. Do not simply repeat the narratives they spew.
2. Prioritize Live Fact-Checking
Rigorous and robust fact-checking is the best defense against misinformation, intentional lies, and deflection.
If Trump says the sky is green, the story isn’t that the sky is now green; the story is that the sky is still blue and Trump got it wrong.
3. Ask Lawmakers Hard Questions
Ask about the fundamental principles of democracy. Push them to go on the record that Biden won the 2020 election.
Ask if they support the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
This writing is not to offer any claim of knowing it all. Your correspondent has made his share of mistakes, but after more than seven decades I believe I have picked up a few useful guideposts.
Good journalism is always worth it. Our democracy depends on it.
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For the rest of my list, please see my the latest post of my independent newsletter – the link is in my Twitter biography.
@Mr_Kicks1 Noboby's wants to take your 2nd Amendment Rights, We just want to ban all assault weapons! what is the justification for any US civilian to own a gun that can mow down 40 people in one minute?
.@JazzTimes has premiered the video 'Brother, Where Are You?' from my album Mothership.
Filmed by Michelle Shiers and featuring @MdCL on keys, #RamsesRodriguez on drums and John B. Williams on double bass.
https://t.co/mgbeN4jSJh
Celebrating the release of my album MOTHERSHIP, out today!
Available on 2 x vinyl, CD, and digital.
Listen to it in full on @spotify: https://t.co/SBcmJ3nFBw
And on @AppleMusic: https://t.co/bCfN30XSP1
And order on @Bandcamp: https://t.co/bCgtdL15dn
New single Brother Where Are You is out now.
Some beautiful music originally composed by Oscar Brown Jr., please enjoy🙏🏾 With @markdeclivelowe on keys, John Williams on double bass, and Ramses Rodriguez on kit.
Listen here: https://t.co/LeZMdQbiKX