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Jan 06 2021
Perspectives Blog
Media Bias Alert: Washington Post Omits Details on “Peaceful” Hawley Protesters
On Tuesday morning, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) and The Daily Wire (Right bias) both accused the Washington Post (Lean Left bias) of media bias for its report on a protest that occurred Monday night outside Hawley’s home.
In addition to displaying media bias by omission and slant, the Washington Post illustrates that people increasingly have very different definitions of what the word "
Julie MastrineAug 13 2020
Perspectives Blog
Coverage of Harris as VP Pick Creates Partisan Filter Bubbles
For much of the past week, the media has largely set aside the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic to go all in on coverage of Joe Biden picking Kamala Harris as his running mate.
To the surprise of few, the way any given news outlet covered the decision likely hinted at its editorial bias. Yes, this represents the new and widely acknowledged norm. But as long as millions of readers maintain
Henry A. BrechterMay 31 2012
News
House Rejects Ban On Sex-Selection Abortion
House Republicans lost an attempt to pass legislation making it a federal crime to carry out gender-based abortions.
In a campaign year when Democrats are accusing Republicans of waging a war against women, Republicans sought to portray the Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act as a women's rights issue.
But the legislation required a two-thirds majority for passage, because of
NPR (Online News)May 31 2012
News
Recent Polls Show 2012 Settling Into Deadlock
With about five months until Election Day, a slew of recent polls show the presidential campaign is settling into dead-lock, both nationally and in key battleground states.
President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, the Republican nominee in waiting, are even or close to it in Iowa, Nevada and Colorado, according to NBC/Marist College polls of each state released Thursday morning. While Mr
Wall Street Journal (News)Jul 28 2020
Perspectives Blog
When AOC Looks Like a Moderate
Our daughter, who is young, multi-ethnic and fiercely progressive, has been an ardent fan of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez from the beginning. I have not.
But I am an older white man who shares those demographic characteristics with 44-and-a-half of our nation’s 45 presidents, and I admit that I had not previously appreciated the motivational appeal of leaders who provide a different voice
Dan SchnurApr 03 2023
Headline Roundup
How Will Trump’s Indictment Impact the 2024 Presidential Race?
Will the Manhattan District Attorney’s indictment of former President Donald Trump help or hurt Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign? Following news of the indictment, outlets across the spectrum are speculating what the development means for the race.
Damaging: A writer in Vox determined there is “no doubt” the indictment will provide a surge of support for Trump within the Republican
Reason Newsweek VoxSep 04 2020
Headline Roundup
Facebook Will Ban New Political Ads in Week Before Election
Facebook announced Thursday it will ban new political advertisements starting October 27, a week before the 2020 presidential election. CEO Mark Zuckerberg says the move will combat misinformation. Ads that already exist on Facebook's platform will still be allowed, but publishers will be prevented from altering their content or appearance.
Some coverage from right-rated sources framed
New York Times (News) Reuters MarketWatchSep 03 2020
Headline Roundup
Perspectives: Biden's Attempt to Bring 'Healing' to Kenosha
Joe Biden visited Kenosha, Wisconsin on Thursday, two days after his opponent President Donald Trump paid a visit to the battleground state. While Trump's visit to buildings damaged by riots highlighted his "law and order" message, Biden framed his visit as an attempt to bring "healing" to the city. Biden held a community meeting at Grace Lutheran Church, where he and community leaders
Chicago Sun-Times Christian Science Monitor Fox News DigitalJan 22 2024
Headline Roundup
What Went Wrong for Ron DeSantis?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis dropped out of the GOP primary race on Sunday, drawing opinions across the spectrum.
Good Too Late: Scott Jennings (Lean Right bias) writing for Los Angeles Times (Lean Left bias) argued DeSantis “was a technically good candidate for the last couple of months… But by the time he found his groove, it was too late.” Jennings noted the early corporate media
Los Angeles Times UnHerd New York Times (Opinion)