"for science journalism to thrive, it must primarily focus on reporting science, not politics"

http://www.psmag.com/politics/modern-science-writers-leave-science-behind-50975/

Modern Science Writers Leave Science Behind

The co-author of a book on partisan science recently examined by Pacific Standard argues that our reviewer was a little too partisan himself.

December 28, 2012 • By Alex B. Berezow 

My co-author and I clearly possess a very different science writing philosophy. We believe in order for science journalism to thrive, it must primarily focus on reporting science, not politics. And most importantly, writers should be as objective as possible, fighting for Team Science instead of dedicating their careers to promoting Team Red or Team Blue.

In partial fulfillment of this mission, we chose to address an enormous myth that circulates in our media culture; namely, the idea that conservatives are uniquely anti-science and progressives are uniquely pro-science. Nothing could be further from reality.