Today, most newspaper publishers follow the principles of objectivity (as they see it), trying to achieve a liberal- conservative "balance" even in their opinion columns.

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How, some people inside and outside Reuters are asking, can we purport to be independent and unbiased when we publish opinion columns and edgy online commentaries?

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Back at the time it somehow seemed amazing that you could read real opinion columns and not even need to buy a magazine or a newspaper.

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The study included a selection of 35 influential newspapers, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times and USA Today, and excluded blogs and opinion columns.

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Sympathisers bombard newspapers with opinion columns.

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Each day the editors post the day's best columns, editorials and opinion pieces--with all views represented.

FORBES: Magazine Article

In opinion writing categories, Bret Stephens of The Wall Street Journal received the commentary award for columns on American foreign policy and domestic politics.

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