A. Siegel: New York Times Stands in Solidarity with Washington Post

Ideological conservatives hold the New York Times and The Washington Post to be beneath contempt, as poster children of their bizarre conceptions of media outlets that are supposed bastions of liberal bias. When it comes to climate change issues, however, the Washington Post (and, more seriously, Washington Post Writers' Group) embrace of "fair and balanced" rather than "true and truthful" should give these reality denying ideologues a cause for glee. A particularly atrocious George Will piece , abusive of sources and any valid claim to legitimate factual discussion, has raised an outroar in the blogosphere that has now moved to major environmental organizations calling on The Washington Post to correct Will's disinformation . It seems as if, sadly, The New York Times is jealous of the attention The Post is receiving ... Amid all this, it seems reasonable to conclude that The New York Times editorial leadership has decided that not only The Washington Post should lay claim ... (link)