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I am a journalist and I take that title seriously. I’ve spent decades writing stories about the lives of real people, and I have seen the impact my words and my photographer’s video can have on a person’s life. I wield power in my pen, be it literally or digital. And with power comes responsibility. I must get the facts right. I must make sure I get both sides of the story. I must make sure the person I’m interviewing is not snowing me for personal reasons and personal gain.