Media Partiality: How network news downplays anti-ICE violence during protests
Broadcast Media Bias in Coverage of ICE Operations For over seventy years, American broadcast networks have offered at least one evening newscast, typically referred to as “nightly news.” However, given the context of constant, 24/7 news reporting, these segments could just as well be called the “nightly stories” of ABC, CBS, NBC, and PBS, reflecting […]
Coverage of Trump’s Circle Faces Claims of Partiality
Witkoff Case Sparks Controversy Over Journalism Standards An article from The New York Times about Steve Witkoff and his son, Alex, reads more like a targeted attack than a fair piece of journalism, according to their legal team. Written by Debra Cummin and Bradley Hope, the piece claims that Steve Witkoff acted as a U.S. […]
DUKE: ‘I Faced Criticism’: Chief Fact-Checker Leaves After Years of Partiality
Farewell to a Legacy Journalist This week, we are saying goodbye to another prominent figure in mainstream media. Glen Kessler, known for his role as a fact-checker at the Washington Post and the creator of the “Pinocchio” rating system, is leaving after nearly thirty years. He has been part of the Post for 27 years […]
Media partiality revealed in reporting on Trump vs Biden tell-all books
Bias in broadcast news can often be seen in the way political books are covered, particularly those that criticize Trump. It seems that the media favors stories that are damaging to the former president, while books highlighting viewpoints from Democrats rarely get the same attention. This trend appears to stem from the publishers themselves, who […]