Fox News’ Rolling Stone problem: Imagine a panel investigating Bill O’Reilly’s “war stories” and Megyn Kelly’s hyperbole
We all know “fair and balanced” is a lie. As a result, their “news” isn’t held to same standard as a music magazine.
Ted Cruz Isn't an Idiot — He's Delusional and That's Far More Dangerous
Since Ted Cruz first announced his candidacy, much has been made of his chances of winning, his arrogance and his extreme conservative views. But most of the controversy over his candidacy centers on his lying.
Ted Cruz Isn't an Idiot — He's Delusional and That's Far More Dangerous
Since Ted Cruz first announced his candidacy, much has been made of his chances of winning, his arrogance and his extreme conservative views. But most of the controversy over his candidacy centers on his lying.
Trevor Noah’s Fox News problem: The real challenge facing the new “Daily Show” host
His tweets aren’t the issue. To have the same political influence, here’s what Jon Stewart’s successor must do (Photo Credit: Comedy Central)
Trevor Noah’s Fox News problem: The real challenge facing the new “Daily Show” host
His tweets aren’t the issue. To have the same political influence, here’s what Jon Stewart’s successor must do (Photo Credit: Comedy Central)
Listen up, frat boys: You are not Jon Stewart
Last week we got more news of horrible frat behavior coming on the heels of the Oklahoma fraternity scandal. This time it came in the form of a Penn State frat — Kappa Delta Rho — that allegedly operated two closed Facebook pages where members posted pictures of nude, unconscious women, drug deals, and hazing. A former member informed police about the pages and, according to the warrant, members posted comments that suggested they were well aware that the photos crossed the line.
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Listen up, frat boys: You are not Jon Stewart
Last week we got more news of horrible frat behavior coming on the heels of the Oklahoma fraternity scandal. This time it came in the form of a Penn State frat — Kappa Delta Rho — that allegedly operated two closed Facebook pages where members posted pictures of nude, unconscious women, drug deals, and hazing. A former member informed police about the pages and, according to the warrant, members posted comments that suggested they were well aware that the photos crossed the line.
Read the rest at Salon
Hyping Fear Is an Economic Engine of the News Business, and We All Pay the Price
Much has been made in the last few weeks of the factual nature of the news. Amidst allegations that NBC News anchor Brian Williams was less than accurate in claims about his experiences in Iraq, we now have an emerging controversy over the repeated lies of Bill O’Reilly. But the real story here is not just the decline of truth telling in television news, it’s the way that the truth has been replaced by fear.
Read the rest at Alternet
Hyping Fear Is an Economic Engine of the News Business, and We All Pay the Price
Much has been made in the last few weeks of the factual nature of the news. Amidst allegations that NBC News anchor Brian Williams was less than accurate in claims about his experiences in Iraq, we now have an emerging controversy over the repeated lies of Bill O’Reilly. But the real story here is not just the decline of truth telling in television news, it’s the way that the truth has been replaced by fear.
Read the rest at Alternet
The Surprising Takeaway from the 2015 Oscars—And Why Sean Penn's Joke Fell Flat
Many of us expected the Oscars to open up a conversation about our nation’s identity, but it’s unlikely that we expected the conversation to be about immigration, Mexicans and cultural diversity. With two films nominated for Best Picture that drew directly on important national events—“American Sniper” and “Selma”—and with the whitest list of nominees since 1995, this round of Academy Awards seemed to be a battle between civil rights and American exceptionalism. And yet it would be a film about a middle-aged, washed-up white actor that would spark a conversation about not just the role of Mexicans in Hollywood, but about the cultural identity of our nation.
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