In a typical display of intellectual bankruptcy and moral decrepitude, former New York Times reporter Nikole Hannah-Jones found it fitting to sing hosannas to convicted cop-killer Assata Shakur in a controversial column, fueling further criticism for her penchant for rewriting history with a staggering lack of consideration for victims.

This is not merely a case of lazy journalism; this is a brazen attempt to manipulate public opinion and distort reality, all while standing on the graves of those who suffered at the hands of the very individual she glorifies. And why? To continue constructing her house of cards, a narrative that's as flimsy as it is offensive.

Hannah-Jones's storytelling is a masterclass in selective memory. In her sordid homage to Shakur, she conveniently ignores the blood on Shakur’s hands, the terror she inflicted, and the law enforcement officer, a husband, and a father, whose life she snuffed out. But why should facts get in the way of a good tale?

The audacious manipulation of historical truth to fit personal agendas is not just ethically dubious; it's a calculated assault on public consciousness and a mockery of journalism. It's time we called out these defectors of truth, these charlatans who parrot “journalistic objectivity” while skewing reality to fit their preconceived narratives.

This is not merely about Hannah-Jones or her flagrant adulation of a murderer. It's about the entire machinery of mainstream media that permits, even encourages, such perfidious misrepresentation of facts. The New York Times, once regarded as a paragon of journalistic integrity, is now complicit in this grotesque dance of deceit. Their passive acceptance of Hannah-Jones's falsehoods signals a deeper rot - a willingness to forsake truth for sensationalism and ideological warfare.

Let's be clear: This is not about suppressing voices or stifling dissent. It's about journalistic integrity, about the duty to present facts, not fabrications dressed as revelations. The media's role should be to inform, not deform the public's understanding of reality.

Hannah-Jones's actions represent a disturbing trend in the mainstream media landscape – the glorification of criminals, the rewriting of history, and the complete disregard for the victims left in the wake. It's a dangerous game, where the pawns are truth and justice, and the ultimate loser is the public, misled and misinformed.

Her column isn't just a disgrace to journalism; it's a spit in the face of every victim who's been reduced to mere collateral damage in her desperate bid to peddle distorted narratives. By praising Shakur, she doesn't just disgrace herself; she disgraces the platform she was given, betraying the trust of every reader who expected honesty and integrity from her.

The journalistic landscape needs a ruthless purge, a radical upheaval to oust these hucksters of false narratives. We need a return to ethical journalism, a commitment to truth, no matter how inconvenient or uncomfortable it might be.

Nikole Hannah-Jones, and others of her ilk, should serve as a stark reminder of what happens when journalism is hijacked by ideologues. It's high time we demanded better, held these individuals accountable, and stopped rewarding lies wrapped in flashy prose.

In the end, we must remember that history cannot, and should not, be rewritten to suit the whims of those who wield the pen. A lie, no matter how eloquently told, remains a lie. And in this digital age, where the truth is often buried beneath layers of misinformation, we must be more vigilant than ever.