Jeff Poor

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Time Editor Defends Doctoring Iwo Jima Photo, Calls Objective Journalism 'Fantasy'

Stengel says global warming fight just as important as World War II. On journalism rules: We're 'making it up as we go along.'

Newsweek's Clift Shows Eco-Elitism on McCain Gas Tax Holiday Proposal

Columnist tells MSNBC's Joe Scarborough gas tax holiday is a bad idea because it 'abandons environmental consciousness.'

Time Magazine Still Unrepentant Despite Veteran Complaints

Spokesman calls use of iconic Iwo Jima image a 'respectful use of this symbol of American valor and courage.'

ABC's Artificial Turf Scare: 'Virtually a Hazardous Waste Dump'

'World News' report claims artificial turf poses a chemical threat despite no cases of health problems ever reported.

Iwo Jima Veterans Blast Time's 'Special Environmental Issue' Cover

Time editor tells MSNBC 'there needs to be a real effort along the lines of World War II to combat global warming and climate change.'

Iwo Jima Vets Blast TIME's 'Special Environmental Issue' Cover

TIME editor tells MSNBC 'there needs to be a real effort along the lines of World War II to combat global warming and climate change.'

'World News' Reports Only Opposition to Airline Merger

ABC excludes several key senators' support for Delta/Northwest merger in report about government hurdles.

CBS Embraces Left-Wing Talking Points When Following Taxpayers' Money

'Evening News' commemorates Tax Day 2008 de-emphasizing entitlements, calling some spending of taxpayer money 'relative bargains.'

ElectionWatch: NBC on McCain's Proposed Tax Cuts: It 'Doesn't Add Up'

'Nightly News' finds everything wrong with the presumptive GOP nominee's economic plan and nothing right.

Vieira Asks Another Airline CEO for Impossible 'Guarantee'

'Today' co-host asks for a guarantee Delta Air Lines would not raise fares or reduce services in wake of airline merger.

ElectionWatch: Krugman Recycles Story His Own Paper Debunked; Then Apologizes

Liberal columnist repeated a disproved Clinton talking point to promote the need for socialized medicine five days after his own newspaper disproved it.

Networks Report Zero Upside to Delta/Northwest Merger

Evening news shows ignore positives of industry consolidation for consumers and improvements in long-term stability of the industry.

CNN Shows a Better Way to Handle Potential Foreclosure

'Issue #1' segment a sharp contrast to April 3 'World News' report on how to cheat on your mortgage.

Former CBS Anchor Blames Deregulation for Deterioration of TV News

Roger Mudd claims TV has become too dependent on pictures and has very little optimism for the future of TV news.

Ethanol Being Blamed for Global Food Riots

New York Times columnist praised by Pulitzer board for 'clarity of vision' didn't foresee global food shortages that resulted from the realities of his vision.

Wash. Post Editor Says He Can't See a Time When There Won't Be a Print Edition

Sixteen-year veteran editor Leonard Downie admits he is concerned about the future for mid-size market papers.

'Nightly News' Joins Anti-Wal-Mart Groups in Airing Embarrassing Video

CNBC reporter admits network is purchasing footage from Wal-Mart executive meetings that anti-Wal-Mart groups are also planning to exploit.

Post Pulitzer Winner: Ignore CEOs, Treat Them 'Like Social and Political Pariahs'

Business columnist Steven Pearlstein says he advocates pursuing class envy, admits to ignoring CEOs in his reporting.

'Today' Incites More Alarm over Water Bottles - Even Reusable Ones

Segment's medical expert warns against use of plastic bottles made with traces of Bisphenol-A, despite having a long track record of being safe.

Washington Examiner CEO: Free Content Key to Newspaper Success

Michael Phelps advocates editorial posture 'slightly right of center' and 'pro-business.'