“There was a time when carrying the New York Times under your arm was a symbol of refinement and prestige,” said Warren, suggesting that declining newspaper revenues are a sign of diminishing cultural value. Even though the U.S. population has more than doubled since 1946, the number of newspaper readers has decreased.
Warren argued that a professional press corps plays a significant and needed role in the United States. “At best, journalism brings a sense of order to our society, outlining what is important for our citizens and politicians to hear,” he said. “It is [also our] public mission to keep officials accountable.” As journalism has accumulated a public trust over the past few decades, it has become a type of watchdog for politics.
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