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Networks Won't Admit Occupiers Want 'Socialist' Revolution

admin — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 20:23:00 +0000

Julia A. Seymour

The Occupy Wall Street protests marked off a full month of occupation Oct. 17, and the network news media continue to gloss over protesters calls for "revolution" as well as the socialistic mentality espoused by many of the protesters.

20-to-1: Networks Go Crazy over Sheen Story, Downplay Planned Parenthood Scandal

admin — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 20:27:00 +0000

Erin Brown

Matt Philbin

If they ever take a break from publicizing Charlie Sheen's cocaine dos and don'ts, or detailing the power politics within his Beverly Hills harem, the networks should grab a copy of the Society of Professional Journalists' Code of Ethics. And they may want to pay special attention to this entry: "Show good taste. Avoid pandering to lurid curiosity."

A Study in Character Assassination: How the TV Networks Have Portrayed Sarah Palin as Dunce or Demon

admin — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 01:16:00 +0000

CMI Staff

In just one month, the percentage of Americans who viewed GOP vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin unfavorably soared from 32 percent to 49 percent, according to a new survey. Might hostile media coverage account for Palin's skyrocketing unfavorable rating?

Global Warming Censored

admin — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 23:32:00 +0000

Dan Gainor

Julia A. Seymour

See Executive Summary

Correction Appended

So much for that job requirement of balance and objectivity. When it came to global warming the media clearly left out dissent in favor of hype, cute penguins and disastrous predictions.

"They [penguins] are charismatic, endearing and in serious trouble," warned NBC's Anne Thompson on the Dec. 12, 2007, "Nightly News." Thompson didn't include any disagreement.

The Media Assault on American Values

admin — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 20:37:00 +0000

CMI Staff

This Culture and Media Institute Special Report, The Media Assault on American Values, is the second in a series of reports presenting the most important findings of CMI's major survey of American cultural and moral attitudes, the National Cultural Values Survey. CMI is a division of the Media Research Center, America's foremost media watchdog.

Life Expectancy Increasing or Decreasing, Depending on What Day It Is

admin — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 21:25:41 +0000

Jeff Poor

Sixteen months ago, ABC “World News” warned of the dangers of obesity and the potential implications it could have for life expectancy.

Summer Rerun: Executive Summary

admin — Wed, 16 Aug 2006 19:44:00 +0000

Rachel Waters

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Crazy 8s: Executive Summary

admin — Thu, 14 Jul 2005 00:32:00 +0000

Dan Gainor

See Full Study

Crazy 8s

admin — Thu, 14 Jul 2005 00:29:00 +0000

Dan Gainor

See Executive Summary