Los Angeles Times Archives

Oscars Coverage Focused on Diversity and #MeToo

The 90th Oscars was this weekend, and it wasn’t shy about its politics

Unionization and Sexual Harassment Accusations Rattle LA Times

The LA Times has recently made some headlines of their own

Media Discussion of Tax Reform Plan is Predictably Partisan

Political jockeying has spread to the op-ed pages as pre-Christmas tax reform plan gains steam.

Changing Tides? Roy Price, David Blaine Accused of Sexual Assault

In the wake of Weinstein, more men are coming out of the woodwork and are being accused and condemned for harassment

Did Hugh Hefner Empower or Exploit Women?

On Sept. 27, Hugh Hefner, editor and founder of Playboy Magazine, died at age 91. Although Hefner has passed, his complicated legacy will continue to be a subject of debate. Since his death, many writers have discussed whether his legacy should be remembered for better

So… What Happened? The Media Attempts to Answer

Clinton’s new book, What Happened, prompted an awful lot of takes from the media.

Buyouts are Changing The New York Times

Editors are being encouraged to leave with buyouts to make room for more reporting roles – trading out experience for digital-driven content.

Bill O’Reilly Fired from Fox: Media and Network Implications

After a series of sexual assault lawsuit settlements and departed advertisers, conservative commentator Bill O’Reilly was ousted from his long-standing role as the host of Fox News’ The O’Reilly Factor. O’Reilly’s departure has spurred many discussions about his lasting legacy on cable, political news and

Harvard Study Finds Biased, Non-Substantive Media Coverage of Election 2016

A Harvard multi-series research project, based on a detailed content analysis of the presidential election coverage, has linked media coverage with the rise of Donald Trump as well as Hillary Clinton’s plunge in likability. The study took into account five television networks – ABC News, CBS News, CNN,