The New York Times
Red, Blue and Divided: Six Views of America
By The New York Times

     "Red, blue, optimistic, fearful".
This article gives a 360 degree view on what America has become. It shows the religious perspective, that both celebrates and rejects his victory. It takes the Trump supporters view, the protestors view, women and men of all races. Some take offense and some give offense, this is the most contradictory election to date.
     This article portrays all perspectives, giving the least amount biased viewpoint. Usually, the New York Times is somewhat noticeably biased, but this article was a rounded out and informative piece from all perspectives. It gave sufficient quotes, informational historical facts regarding people of high stature and lots of numbers! I felt completely engaged while reading the piece, which essentially is the goal of a journalist: to inform and engage.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/14/us/red-blue-and-divided-six-views-of-america.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fus&action=click&contentCollection=us&region=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront

The New York Times
The Art Market's Reaction to Trump? Sales This Week Offer First Test
by Robin Pogrebin

     This article takes a number related approach to the art auctioning market. Although people like to read about people, they also like to see the numbers to prove the validity of a story. This article depicts the varying opinions on the art market's future, post Trump being president-elect of the United States of America. Some say that “Supply is the issue more than demand.” and “The electricity is not there.” However, another expert in the field says, "My guess is, it will be like most auction seasons: good pictures will do well.” It is an mans game at this point, however trends show that significant events throughout history, like the election of a new president, have no changed the trends in buying and selling art. “Some people are very happy with this result and will feel richer and more inclined to buy art, and some people will feel destabilized by the unknown and still more inclined to buy art,” said Simon Shaw, Sotheby’s worldwide co-head of Impressionist and Modern art. “There’s a lot of demand out there.”
     Good journalism gives the reader the numbers, facts and figures. This article is well done because it incorporates quotes, numbers and peoples stories regarding the art world. It held my attention, mostly because I am an artist and enjoy reading about art, but also because it is well written, clear, concise and sticks to the facts.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/14/arts/design/christies-sothebys-phillips-fall-auction-trump.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Farts&action=click&contentCollection=arts&region=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=2&pgtype=sectionfront

The New York Times
Have A Martini
by Sam Sifton Nov. 7, 2016

     The article begins with "Good morning. The election is Tuesday" and ends with speaking about an app that alerts you of various Thanksgiving activities.
     The article is not an example of well thought out, intriguing journalism. It reads as random, without structure and lacking in emphasized ideas. The author begins with the topic of the presidential election, moves on to various recipes and drinks, recommends various articles written by her friends, and finishes on the topic of Thanksgiving. It's a very scatterbrained and not well organized.
     In my opinion, the piece reads as a letter written by a young child. In all honesty, I am shocked it was published by The New York Times.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/07/dining/have-a-martini.html