Why You Haven’t Heard About Yemen
The American public needs to know what is at stake in Yemen in order to mount public pressure on US officials to terminate US involvement in the war.
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Analysis: The 72 Hours That Revived Joe Biden’s Campaign
Early last week, Joe Biden’s path to the Democratic nomination was pronounced all but over, as polling showed him behind Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in several key Super Tuesday states. By Tuesday night, however, Biden had emerged victorious in 10 of the 14 states being contested with a healthy pledged delegate lead over Sanders.
How The News Media Covered Trump’s Call With Ukrainian President
On Wednesday, the White House released a document it called a “transcript” of President Trump’s conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. While some reporters were quick to point out the document was not a verbatim transcript and had been edited by White House officials, many in the news media continued to use the misleading phrasing.
Reporting on the El Paso and Dayton Shootings: A Time for Change
Late in the morning Saturday, August 3, audiences began receiving news alerts with initial reports of a mass shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas. A total of 22 people have been confirmed dead since the attack. Less than 24 hours later, a shooter
News Media Botches Coverage of Trump-Implicating Court Filings
News outlets failed to fact-check the President’s incorrect statements about the recently filed court documents.
CNN’s Confidentiality Crisis Raises Questions on Anonymity Ethics
CNN’s misleading statements about its reliance on anonymous sources have undermined the common journalistic practice, giving those who decry “fake news” ammunition to further their war on the truth
Guarding Against Fake News: The Pope’s Methods vs. Trump’s
Both men have been items of fake news, but how they approach the subject differs
One of The Big Sick’s co-writers called out The Washington Post’s headline. The Post listened.
The Big Sick didn’t stand for sexism.
The Media Reacts to ESPN’s Jemele Hill Controversy
Should politics and sports be played on the same field?
Egypt Blocks Access to News Websites, Raising Press Freedom Concerns
Egypt recently banned 21 news sites, prompting concerns from press freedom organizations all over the world.