News of tear gas settles over the nation
Media coverage of the tear gassing of asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border elicits vastly different responses from outlets and officials alike.
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Chyrons and Cable News: A Love Affair
News networks have begun fact-checking Trump’s claims in their broadcasts’ chyrons.
Corrections vs. Condemnations: Coverage of Trump’s Rally After the Pittsburgh Shooting
Last week at a campaign rally held in Illinois, President Trump spoke about the Pittsburgh shooting that had occurred the same day. He condemned the act of violence against the Jewish community and explained the decision to go forward with the rally in the wake
Media Scramble to Interpret Elizabeth Warren’s DNA Test
The coverage of Elizabeth Warren’s recent DNA test points out flaws in reporting.
USA Today Unwittingly Furthers Trump Administration’s War On Truth
USA Today’s decision to publish the substantially erroneous op-ed written by President Trump has provoked rightful criticism by others in the news media amid the Trump administration’s ongoing war against truth and the free press.
#StopKavanaugh: The Optics of Political Protest
How will the politics of the Kavanaugh protests affect votes at the ballot box this November?
Reporting on Beto O’Rourke Puts Personality First
Will Beto O’Rourke’s charisma and knack for social media carry him on a blue wave to the U.S. Senate?
Trump OPEC Tweet Raises Criticism and Support from Media
Instead of reporting on the intricacies of OPEC, news outlets stuck to covering the organization in the context of Trump’s tweet.
Religion in Conservative Media Muddies the Political Waters
Conservative media outlets are using faith-based journalism to cue readers and gain political ground, here’s how.
Trump’s Denial of Hurricane Maria Death Toll Makes Headlines
President Trump’s denial of data on deaths due to Hurricane Maria gains widespread and differing coverage.