Mainstream Media Coverage of Protests Across America Sparks Controversy
Recent media coverage of protests over the death of George Floyd has at times, disproportionately focused on instances of rioting and looting.
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Pushing Back Against Attacks on Freedom of the Press at Home
Less than two weeks into protests over the death of George Floyd and police brutality against African Americans, there have been more than 300 attacks on press freedom during coverage of the nationwide demonstrations.
Tensions Rise as Twitter and Facebook Confront Trump’s Inflammatory Rhetoric Differently
After Twitter labeled a statement from President Trump for “glorifying violence,” Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg defended his decision to leave Trump’s post undisturbed.
Analysis: How the Right and Left-Wing Media Have Covered the Kaepernick Scandal
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has been making headlines this past week for refusing to stand during the pre-game national anthem. While other national sports leagues, like the NBA, require participation in the national anthem, the NFL has clarified in a statement that “players