by Frank McPherson Thursday, December 1, 2016

Marty Baron, Editor, Washington Post:

"After the release of the movie Spotlight, I was often asked how we at The Boston Globe were willing to take on the most powerful institution in New England and among the most powerful in the world, the Catholic Church.
The question really mystifies me—especially when it comes from journalists or those who hope to enter the profession. Because holding the most powerful to account is what we are supposed to do." (emphasis mine)