[KyCats]

Congress can’t change the standard for libel established by NY Times v. US (actual malice/reckless disregard) but it can make all kinds of other laws involving disclosure, affiliation, agenda... Stuff like that.

Of course all such laws will be reviewed by the Court from a “free exercise” standpoint but something needs to be done about how partisan and dishonest the national media has become. Democracy cannot survive without an honest report media.

[aynrandfreak]

That is the right track. Force disclosure of cocktail parties, dinners, sports events, etc with a journalist and any elected official. It will make them more reluctant to do such events where they cozy up to each other. It actually strengthens the 1st amendment to keep the relationship more adversarial.

Also, let's end reserved seating in the White House briefing room. Why should all networks reporting the same thing each get a seat?, it should be determined by random drawing, with bloggers and freelancers included.