Here in the United States, our profession is much maligned, people simply don't trust or like journalists anymore and that's sad.

Here in the United States, our profession is much maligned, people simply don't trust or like journalists anymore and that's sad.

We, I believe, are in the fight of our lives to save this profession which we love. I believe we can do it, and I believe we can win this battle.

In emerging democracies like Russia, in authoritarian states like Iran or even Yugoslavia, journalists play a vital role in civil society. In fact, they form the very basis of those new democracies and civil societies.

Yes, you are running businesses, and yes, we understand and accept that, but surely there must be a level beyond which profit from news is simply indecent.

Because if we the storytellers don't do this, then the bad people will win.