Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Can the Media Protect Hillary Clinton from Latest State Department Scandal?

Here is an article from the Editor of Accuracy in Media, Roger Aronoff, from the Canadian Free Press that suggests how the media, particularly CBS News and NBC News, have kept Hillary Clinton away from controversy by not covering the most recent alleged State Department scandals: http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/55849  Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ...

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Rooting For Ed: Why NSA Whistleblower Snowden Has Left, Right Media Swooning

Here is an article from Joe Concha of Mediaite discussing how both conservative and liberal media have taken a liking to Edward Snowden.  Snowden, a former CIA employee, released classified material on top secret NSA programs to the Washington Post and The Guardian this month. http://www.mediaite.com/online/rooting-for-ed-why-nsa-whistleblower-snowden-has-left-right-media-swooning/ Everyone loves an underdog. Rocky. Daniel LaRusso. John McClane. Rudy. Andy Dufresne. Jon Favreau in Swingers. And now, Edward Snowden… For the sake of this...

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

MRC's Tim Graham Discusses Networks' Fading Coverage of IRS Scandal on Fox Business

Here is an article from NewsBusters (with video) discussing how Media Research Center's Tim Graham discussing how there is now less and less coverage of the alleged Obama IRS scandal, even though a recent poll showed that Americans find it to be a serious story: http://newsbusters.org/blogs/nb-staff/2013/06/01/mrcs-tim-graham-discusses-networks-fading-coverage-irs-scandal-fox-busines MRC director of media analysis Tim Graham appeared on the Fox Business program Varney & Co. on Friday morning to discuss the fading network coverage of the...

Media late to coverage of abortion doctor's trial

Here is an article from USA Today stating that media failed in properly covering the trial of Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell.  In May, Gosnell was convicted on three counts of first-degree murder and on one count of involuntary parole.  Gosnell was sentenced to life in prison without parole. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/04/14/media-late-to-coverage-of-abortion-doctors-trial/2082519/ Suddenly, the trial of Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell is all over the news. Gosnell is charged with...

NANCE: Michele Bachmann’s legacy

Here is an article from Penny Young Nance from the Washington Times stating that although many media outlets and liberals are glad that Minnesota Republican Congresswoman Michelle Bachman is not seeking a fifth term, she made a made a big impact in the White House and paved the way for conservative women for years to come: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jun/5/michele-bachmanns-legacy/ While media outlets and liberal pundits are rejoicing after Rep. Michele Bachmann announced she would not seek a fifth term for office...

Bachmann exit helps GOP scrub stupid away

Here is an article from CNN contributor LZ Granderson stating that the Republican Party made progress when Minnesota Republican Congresswoman Michelle Bachman decided not to seek re-election for a fifth term: http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/29/opinion/granderson-bachmann/index.html?hpt=op_bn6 (CNN) -- Remember when Sarah Palin was the face of the Republican Party? It only seems like yesterday she was the Republicans' most talked-about candidate for president. Now she's gone from prominent voice on Fox News to a reality TV star whose latest...