Bias by the Numbers

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Networks Promote Fears of ‘DNA Tinkering,’ But Ignore GMO Benefits in 78 Percent of Stories

ABC, CBS and NBC downplay GMO positives, frequently focus on controversy and critics.
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Nets Slam Salt, Ignore Contrary Views in More Than 93 Percent of Stories

‘Growing chorus’ of scientists say salt in diet is beneficial, contrary to federal guidelines.
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188 Drought Stories, Not a Drop of Concern for Environmentalist Role

Networks focus on drought and its impact, but ignore environmental regulations complicating crisis.
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Oil and Gas Prices Drop, But Nets Refuse to Credit Fracking in 93% of Stories

Networks’ evening shows rarely admit contribution of drilling technology to booming U.S. production.
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ABC, NBC Ignore Economy as Voters’ Top Concern in Post-Election Analysis

Exit polls showed economy weighing on voters' minds, but networks ignored it in 84 percent of stories.
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Chuck Todd Pushes W.H. Talking Points On Ebola: They’re ‘Very Concerned About These Mandatory Quarantines’

On Sunday morning, Meet the Press moderator Chuck Todd appeared on NBC’s Today to discuss the politics of Ebola in the upcoming midterm elections.  Speaking to co-host Lester Holt, Todd ...
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Networks Barely Notice White House War on Women’s Pay

After puffing up Obama as equal pay champion, roughly 95 percent of stories on pay disparity mentioning Obama ignore White House wage gap.
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Ebola: Networks 91% Confident Travel Screenings are Sufficient

But in 2010 Obama administration killed tougher regulations proponents called ‘critical.’
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Networks Confident in CDC over Ebola, 98 Percent Ignore Agency Failures

Only 1 of 54 stories express concern about CDC’s competency, handling of dangerous diseases.
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Major Papers 15-1 against For-Profit Education

New York Times, USA Today, LA Times echo liberal attacks.
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