As an advocate journalist for more than four decades, Dr. Ellis uses the power of words to address issues and forces—social, gender, racial, political, economic—that confront society today. In this powerful and timely treatise on how advocacy journalism affects public opinion and the political arena, she draws from the principles and practices of her mentor, the venerable Walter Lippman as she implores contemporary advocate journalists to seriously consider his valuable lessons, and stay committed to what she calls Real Advocacy Journalism™ to achieve the greater good for society. Essential reading for today.