Brickbat: Must Report

The article centers a state government investigation (California AG) as the primary authority, presenting its findings without apparent skepticism or alternative framing. The title 'Brickbat' is Reason's standard format for criticizing government/institutional failures, using neutral, factual language rather than charged rhetoric. This leans toward establishment accountability journalism—critical of specific institutions but within conventional oversight frameworks—rather than deeply challenging systemic power or offering dissenting alternatives.

Primary voices: state or recognized government