Employment

Econ 101: Betting on the Media or the Market?

Dow record shows investor confidence, but the media worry over every aspect of the economy.

NY Times Insists Economy Isn't as Good as It Appears

Reporters rely on discredited housing bubble storyline, comparison to tech bubble of 1990s.

Wash. Post Claims Minimum Wage Hike Is Fine by D.C.-Area Biz Owners

Conservative critic says the proposed wage hike will hurt the workers it is intended to help.

Networks Downplay Strong Pre-election Jobs Report

Networks gave negative news full attention in previous election cycles.

CNN Says End is Near for Middle Class

"In the Money" promo for liberal group reinforces middle-class extinction theories.

Networks Overlook 810,000 New Jobs

Weekend news reports leave out huge revision to employment numbers.

Networks Steer Ford Stories to 'Hard Times,' Ignoring Other Firms on Track

Broadcasters portray an industry running out of gas, but other automakers are doing well in United States.

PBS Feature Claims 'Hurt Feelings' from Layoffs Might Be 'Lethal'

NY Times' Uchitelle says workers' low self-esteem is worse for the economy than the Great Depression.

"Help for White-Collar Workers" from a Socialist Writer

The Times' labor reporter profiles a new initiative from a left-wing union and a socialist author - and manages to leave out the politics.

CNN Calls 'The People' Winners in Calif. Minimum Wage Hike

But anchor Collins and reporter Lisovicz ignored economic evidence to the contrary.
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