The endless debates about perceived bias in mainstream news organizations like The New York Times or The Washington Post miss the point entirely. These outlets simply aren’t as relevant as they once were in shaping public opinion. .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising.