Sen. Marsha Blackburn writes to Tim Cook of Apple regarding claims of bias in a news app
Concerns Raised Over Alleged Bias in Apple News Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has reached out to Apple CEO Tim Cook, seeking clarity on claims of political bias associated with the Apple News app. In a letter to Cook, Blackburn voiced her worries about allegations suggesting that Apple News is systematically limiting news coverage from conservative […]
Two intelligence agencies, one Democratic bias
Contrasting Views on Enforcement by Government Agencies Two government agencies starting with “I” illustrate differing Democratic perspectives on enforcement: ICE and the IRS. For ICE, any level of enforcement seems excessive, while for the IRS, it appears there’s no limit to what’s acceptable. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement oversees U.S. immigration laws, while the […]
Apple News bias: former liberal magazine editor assigned to select stories for iPhone users
Critics are raising concerns about the Apple News app, particularly its perceived bias in content. A recent study indicated that the app, which is pre-installed on every iPhone in the U.S., primarily features news from liberal outlets. In 2017, Apple appointed Lauren Kahn, known for her work at liberal magazines, as the app’s editor-in-chief. Kahn […]
Trump’s FTC issues letter to Apple regarding claimed political bias in its news app
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has reached out to Apple regarding concerns about potential political bias within the Apple News app. In a letter sent to Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson expressed that Apple News might be infringing Section 5 of the FTC Act, which stands against unfair or misleading practices. […]
FTC chair cautions that political bias in Apple News app could breach consumer protection laws
FTC Cautions Apple Over Alleged Consumer Law Violations The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a strong warning to Apple on Wednesday, suggesting that the company may be breaching consumer protection laws by potentially censoring right-leaning news outlets on its news app. Andrew Ferguson, the FTC Chairman, directed a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook shortly […]
Attribute the Washington Post’s decline to bias, not Bezos.
Washington Post Workforce Cuts The Washington Post has recently laid off over 300 staff members, which accounts for roughly 30% of its newsroom. In addition, it scaled back on sports coverage, local reporting, international reporting, and book reviews. The newspaper is undergoing a workforce reduction strategy, aiming to downsize by 2025 through various means, including […]
San Francisco faces lawsuit over Black reparations law for racial bias
The city of San Francisco is facing a lawsuit regarding its reparations fund, with claims that taxpayers’ money is being used in ways that contravene the Equal Protection Clause. On Thursday, some residents, backed by the Equal Rights Foundation of California, challenged an ordinance meant to establish a fund aimed at supporting Black residents, as […]
Claims of bias arise from climate activist footnotes in judges’ reference guide
The most recent version of the Golden Rule Guide, utilized by judges nationwide to navigate unfamiliar topics, has sparked some controversy regarding its perceived ideological bias, particularly in the climate change section. Critics have pointed out that the fourth edition of the Federal Judicial Center’s Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence, which features a foreword by […]
Republicans largely excluded from progressive talk shows as FCC seeks to address bias
FCC Orders Broadcast Networks to Provide Equal Opportunities for All Candidates Following new regulations from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), liberal talk shows on three major broadcast networks may need to adjust their approach. The FCC recently stated that ABC, CBS, and NBC must adhere to “statutory equal opportunity requirements,” which involve including Republican candidates […]
Michelle Obama Suggests She Has Some Racial Bias in Her Shopping Choices
Michelle Obama’s Thoughts on Fashion and Supporting Designers of Color In a recent roundtable discussion shared on Sunday, former first lady Michelle Obama shared her views on fashion and the importance of supporting designers of color. She mentioned that when she appreciates someone’s style and knows they are a person of color, she tries to […]