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Shielding US Public From Israeli Reports of Friendly Fire on October 7
While Hamas-led attackers were responsible for many civilian deaths, Israeli reports indicate the IDF killed civilians in multiple cases.
Government Gag Rules Keep Vital Info From the Public
Reporting on the government institution charged with saving us from the Covid pandemic was restricted enough to leave real holes in what we knew. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—like many other organizations these days, public and private—prohibits its employees from speaking freely to reporters. At many entities, the rules mean staff members […]
Gregory Shupak and Trita Parsi on Gaza Assault
As the US falls more out of step with the world, many in the US press seem divorced from the idea of US responsibility.
‘Disenfranchised, Under-Resourced Populations Are Burdened With Enforcing Major Federal Regulation’
“How would we go about suing every single time we have our rights violated, when that happens every single day?”
Baltimore’s Media Nightmare and the Billionairification of News
David D. Smith, leading stockholder of Sinclair, Inc., announced on January 15 that he was purchasing what is left of the Baltimore Sun, once regarded as the crown jewel of the Maryland city’s media (AP, 1/15/24). Sinclair is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest owners of television stations in […]
Ariel Adelman on Disability Civil Rights
Acheson v. Laufer is another example of “weaponizing the courts to dismantle labor protections, housing rights and health guidelines.”
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FAIR Studies
Leading Papers Skewed Gaza Debate Toward Israeli and Government Perspectives
Despite efforts to include Palestinian voices, editors at two leading papers skewed the Gaza debate toward an Israel-centered perspective.
Sunday’s Gaza Guests Linked to Military Industry, Pro-Israel Funding
Sunday show guests skewed strongly toward US politicians with strong financial influence from the military industry and pro-Israel advocates.
For Cable News, a Palestinian Life Is Not the Same as an Israeli Life
Cable news coverage of victims, war crimes and context show a double standard when it comes to US allies versus official US enemies.
In Hours of Israel/Gaza Crisis Coverage, a Word You’ll Seldom Hear: ‘Ceasefire’
As casualties in Gaza mount, most TV news outlets have paid scant attention to the growing calls for a ceasefire.
As Skies Turn Orange, Media Still Hesitate to Mention What’s Changing Climate
On US TV news, viewers were more likely to hear climate denial than the connection between fossil fuel consumption and worsening wildfires.
