It's bad when it's against marginalized people, and good when it's against hateful bigots. The old "punch up, not down". hth
I think the journalists are punching down. they have far more institutional power than some twitter shit poster.
It's neither up nor down. Journalists are paid to punch. Period. That's their reason for existing. The fourth estate is supposed to keep us informed.
Journalists are mouthpieces for their owners. They only punch one direction.
Sadly you're right in an increasing number of cases. There are standout smaller outlets which are still upholding their duties, but for the most part billionaire owned media does the bidding of the money.
A lot of it is our fault. We continue to support the billionaire class, without worrying about the consequences. Mostly out of fear I guess.
It's bad when your enemies do it and good when your allies do it.