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tragedy2 years ago

Alabama Mayor's Tragic Death Follows Release of Controversial Photos

F.L. "Bubba" Copeland, the mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, died by apparent suicide just days after a conservative news site published photos of him allegedly wearing women's clothes and makeup. Copeland, who was also a pastor, fatally shot himself and was pronounced dead on Friday. The publication of the photos by 1819 News has sparked controversy and criticism. Copeland was known for his leadership during a devastating tornado in 2019, and former U.S. Senator Doug Jones expressed sadness over his death.

via NBC News|
#alabama#conservative-news#lgbtq-rights
tragedy2 years ago

Alabama Mayor and Pastor Takes Own Life After Being Outed as Transgender

Bubba Copeland, the mayor of Smiths Station, Alabama, and a Baptist pastor, tragically took his own life after a conservative news website, 1819 News, exposed his cross-dressing activities. The blog published photos of Copeland wearing women's clothing and makeup, revealing his private life against his wishes. Copeland, who had not publicly taken any positions against LGBTQ issues, confirmed that the accounts were his and described them as a stress-relieving hobby. The revelation sparked controversy in the community, with Copeland's church referring to his behavior as "unbiblical." Copeland shot himself in front of police during a welfare check.

via The Daily Beast|
#alabama#conservative-news#cross-dressing
media2 years ago

From Fringe to Fortune: The Rise of a Conspiracy-Driven News Outlet

The Epoch Times, a conservative news organization fueled by conspiracy theories and a right-wing slant, has experienced significant growth and financial success by directing advertising towards supporting former President Donald Trump's campaign and publishing articles that echoed his false claims about the 2020 election. Despite facing criticism and being banned from advertising on Facebook, The Epoch Times has become one of the country's most influential conservative news outlets, funded by aggressive marketing campaigns and donations from conservative supporters. The organization, founded by the Falun Gong religious group, has seen its revenue grow by 685% in two years, reaching $122 million in 2021. While it mimics the aesthetics of journalism, The Epoch Times promotes conspiracy theories and misinformation, attracting subscribers and influential supporters.

via NBC News|
#conservative-news#conspiracy-theories#falun-gong
business2 years ago

Newsmax returns to DirecTV lineup after political controversy.

DirecTV has reached a deal to put Newsmax back in its channel lineup after a two-month-long carriage dispute. Newsmax had accused DirecTV of political discrimination and censorship against conservative viewpoints. However, Newsmax now accepts DirecTV's commitment to distributing diverse viewpoints, including conservative ones. The deal comes at no additional cost to DirecTV customers, and the terms of the renewal were not disclosed. Republican lawmakers had previously slammed DirecTV for limiting conservative viewpoints, but the company denied the allegations.

via Ars Technica|
#business#carriage-dispute#conservative-news
business2 years ago

DirecTV and Newsmax reconcile, right-wing channel returns.

DirecTV and Newsmax have reached a new multiyear deal that will bring the conservative channel back to some 13 million customers this week, ending a lengthy and bitter public relations battle between the two companies that hinged on carrier fees. Terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed, but when its last contract with Newsmax ended in January, DirecTV said the network was making demands for rate increases that “would have led to significantly higher costs that we would have to pass on to our broad customer base.”

via The Hill|
#business#carrier-fees#conservative-news
business2 years ago

DirecTV and Newsmax reconcile, right-wing channel to resume broadcasting.

DirecTV and Newsmax have reached a multi-year distribution agreement, ending a bitter carriage dispute that saw the right-wing channel and satellite carrier publicly criticize each other. Newsmax had accused DirecTV of censoring conservative voices, while DirecTV had refused to pay millions of dollars to broadcast Newsmax's low-rated programming. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but both parties expressed satisfaction with the outcome.

via CNN|
#business#carriage-dispute#conservative-news
business2 years ago

"Newsmax Reinstated on DirecTV Following Political Outcry"

DirecTV and Newsmax have reached a new distribution agreement that will restore Newsmax to DirecTV customer homes this week. The two companies had a dispute when DirecTV dropped Newsmax in late January, which Newsmax protested as censorship based on its politics. Members of Congress and former President Trump called for investigative hearings into DirecTV's action. Newsmax will return to the traditional satellite TV platform as well as to U-verse and the digital DirecTV Stream service. Other terms of the distribution deal were not disclosed.

via Los Angeles Times|
#business#conservative-news#directv