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Mar 22 2013
Perspectives Blog
Is Media Bias Affecting Us Too Much? Recent Critiques from Left and Right
Because the media paints our culture's view of what is true, it influences policy on everything from waging war to feeding our kids. That’s why we like to see thoughtful critiques on how the media works, from all sides of the political spectrum.
You may be interested in a couple of recent in-depth discussions of media influence, one from each side.
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Liz Lehman TealOct 04 2022
Headline Roundup
Hurricane Ian Death Toll Hits 100 Amid Criticism of Florida's Evacuation Plans
As the death toll from Hurricane Ian passes 100, Florida officials are facing criticism over their evacuation plans and a purported lack of preventative measures that may have saved lives.
In Lee County, where Ian hit as a Category 4 hurricane last Wednesday, over 50 people have been confirmed dead. The county didn't order evacuations until the day before, unlike several other nearby
Forbes Fox News (Online News) NBC News (Online)Dec 12 2023
Headline Roundup
Zelenskyy Visits DC as Lawmakers Debate Additional Aid Package
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, meeting with congressional leaders and President Joe Biden as lawmakers debate an additional aid package for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Details: During the visit, Biden announced an additional $200 million in weapons and equipment to be given to Ukraine from the Pentagon stockpile. Biden is pushing for
Associated Press Reuters Breitbart NewsDec 07 2018
Perspectives Blog
Is the New York Times' Coverage of California Wildfires Biased?
Today in media bias: A meme floating around Facebook claims the New York Times is biased when it comes to its coverage of the recent California wildfires.
Back in January 2018, the New York Times ran a story about California forests with the headline, "California Today: 100 Million Dead Trees Prompt Fears of Giant Wildfires." Fast forward to November 2018, when the Camp and Woolsey
Julie MastrineApr 01 2020
Headline Roundup
New Trans Rights Laws in Idaho Highlight Cultural, Media Divide
Idaho Governor Brad Little (R) signed two bills on Tuesday limiting transgender rights in Idaho. One prevents trans women from participating in women's school sports, and the other forbids trans people from changing their original gender identity on their birth certificate. Lawsuits challenging the new rules have reportedly been filed against Little and Idaho. Tuesday was International
Vice Idaho Statesman CNSNews.comApr 05 2023
Headline Roundup
Speaker McCarthy Meets With Taiwan President in California
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) met with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday in California.
Key Quotes: Addressing reporters, McCarthy said, “The friendship between the people of Taiwan and America is a matter of profound importance to the free world. And it is critical to maintain economic freedom, peace and regional stability. We will honor our obligations and reiterate our
Reuters New York Post (News) Associated PressOct 12 2022
Headline Roundup
Alex Jones Ordered to Pay $965 Million to Sandy Hook Victims’ Families
Key Facts: A Connecticut jury concluded that Alex Jones, host of InfoWars, should pay $965 million in defamation retribution to the family members of those killed in the Sandy Hook massacre in 2012. The defamation suit came from a number of statements made by Jones in the aftermath of the shooting, including claims that the massacre was a hoax concocted to restrict gun rights.
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ABC News (Online) Fox News (Online News) The HillAug 23 2021
Headline Roundup
FDA Gives Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Full Approval
The Food and Drug Administration granted full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine Monday for people 16 and older. It's the first COVID-19 vaccine to be upgraded from emergency use authorization to full approval; it was first approved for emergency use eight months ago. “While millions of people have already safely received COVID-19 vaccines, we recognize that for some, the FDA
USA TODAY The Daily Caller STATJul 27 2020
Headline Roundup
Coronavirus Outbreaks Spread as Public Gatherings Return
As lockdown restrictions loosen across the country, COVID-19 coronavirus outbreaks have popped up after people attend public gatherings. In the first week of the professional baseball season, more than a dozen players and staff for the Miami Marlins tested positive for COVID-19, leading the MLB and other sports leagues to re-evaluate their next steps. 71 percent of evangelical churches
Washington Times The Hill Los Angeles TimesJun 07 2023
Headline Roundup
PGA Tour Accused of Taking Saudi 'Blood Money' in Surprise Merger With LIV Golf
The PGA Tour surprised the golf world on Tuesday by agreeing to merge with the Saudi-backed LIV Golf league, despite widespread criticism of Saudi Arabia’s human rights record.
For Context: LIV Golf was founded in 2021 with billions of dollars from a fund controlled by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Considered the country's de facto leader, the prince has been accused by U.S.
National Review (News) New York Post (News) MSNBC