Advocacy Journalism

Former Times Herald-Record publisher Jim Moss: "And there's a question for us at the newspaper. Do we simply hold up a mirror and report dispassionately about what we see, or is there a positive, albeit less objective, role for us?

The accompanying editorial report is where we came down on this question.

This report required our open minds. It required research and discussions with scores of Newburgh residents. But it is not a news story bound by journalistic requirements of objectivity. Indeed, we come to this as people and as a business with a rooting interest in the this city."

Thus, this report Promised Land, from John Doherty and Tim Logan. It's a great read, and I'd love to know what you all think about crossing the line. Tim, John, how did you feel about it?