Tag: trust in institutions
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Politicians and the media once united to do good. In this heat, that’s impossible
Openness, trust, and the old pact Politics and journalism once shared a basic understanding: inform the public, hold power to account, and seek common ground for the public good. There was a tacit pact that courageous reporting would be paired with responsible governance, and that leaders would respond to accountability with measured reform. In calmer…
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Trust in Peril: The 2026 Edelman Barometer Signals Global Grievance and Insularity
Overview: A World Where Trust Is Under Strain The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a troubling shift in global trust. After years of watching institutions wrestle with legitimacy, seven in ten respondents indicate hesitation or outright unwillingness to trust people outside their own circles. The once-fluid trust economy appears to be hardening, driven by grievance,…
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Epstein Files Release Flares Up Conspiracy Theories and Trust Gaps in 2026
Rising Skepticism After the Epstein Files The debate over the release of the Epstein files has evolved into more than a privacy or criminal case issue. As the public contemplates what might be revealed, a wave of conspiracy theories has surged, intertwining politics, media distrust, and questions about who holds power. Analysts say the 2024…