William Randolph Hearst once said:

"News is something somebody doesn't want printed; all else is advertising.”  
      (Many have recently attributed a similar quote to Orwell -- “Journalism is printing what someone else does not want printed; everything else is public relations.”-- but authenticity of Orwell quote is disputed.)

Indy cartoonist explains . . .

. . . what it takes to succeed: Keep trying, experimenting and producing for years until you close the gap between your good taste and your work being as good as your taste.  (H/t Roberto).

Will Liberal Media Remain in the Tank for Obama?

Yes, says Izzy-Awardwinner Glenn Greenwald.