Joseph Maronski- Never Stay Silent

      Throughout my blog, I have discussed the role which journalism plays in politics. Wether it be the way journalists should report on topics or the way that journalists investigate scandals, journalists have a responsibility to ethically report on the news.     From the Penny Press to CNN and Fox, political bias in journalism is not new. Yet it is something which should concern any journalist with integrity.     Often referred to as the "fourth estate",  journalists bridge the gap between the government and the governed.     The term "fourth estate" is often used as an insult, implying that journalists are corrupt and involved in a scheme. However, not all journalists are.     This term implies that journalists may be paid off by politicians to report in a way which they would like. Yes, some people may be involved in this disgraceful activity, however they are not journalists.     Although it is not like this, journalists and politicians should collaborate.