Argentina Quote by Chris Hedges
“In my second year of Harvard Divinity School, where I was studying to be a minister like my father, I met a guy named Robert Cox, who had been the editor of the Buenos Aires Herald during the Dirty War in Argentina. Bob used to print the names of those who had been disappeared the day before, above the fold in his newspaper. It was a kind of an awakening to me to see what great journalism can and should do.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: "War Is a Force that Gives Us Meaning", 2002
He recounts an editor publishing names of disappeared victims, showing journalism's power to awaken conscience.
In simple terms: Journalism can expose truth and spark awareness.
Key Takeaway
Use media to reveal hidden truths.
Themes
journalism
truth
courage
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
historical
When to use this quote
- investigative reporting
- human rights advocacy
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
ethical reporting
human rights
historical memory
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities do journalists have in conflict zones?
- How can societies protect truth‑tellers?
A Different Perspective
Risk of endangering sources or readers.
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