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Media Bias

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Queer Identity Weaponized in Aftermath of Renee Good Shooting
politics1 month ago

Queer Identity Weaponized in Aftermath of Renee Good Shooting

The piece examines how conservative media immediately blamed Renee Good for her death at the hands of an ICE agent, centering on her identity as a queer woman and mother to justify the shooting and attack her character. Despite video evidence suggesting Good attempted to drive away, prominent figures and right-wing outlets framed her as at fault, while mocking her relationship and sexuality. The author argues this tactic mirrors earlier dehumanization patterns tied to race, now invoked through gender and sexuality, and portrays Good’s death as a warning to dissenters in an authoritarian political moment.

Tony Dokoupil Addresses Criticism and Embraces the 'Dokoupil Doctrine'
media1 month ago

Tony Dokoupil Addresses Criticism and Embraces the 'Dokoupil Doctrine'

Tony Dokoupil faced online criticism after sharing his mission statement for CBS Evening News, emphasizing a focus on the average American and independence from corporate interests, amid controversy surrounding CBS's political and editorial stance. He clarified that he wrote the statement himself, denying claims it was scripted by Bari Weiss, and responded to critics on Instagram.

health-and-society4 months ago

The True Leading Causes of Death in the US

The article discusses how media coverage of causes of death is biased towards sensational and recent events, often ignoring the fact that most deaths are due to natural aging and chronic illnesses like heart disease and cancer, which are largely preventable. It emphasizes that news tends to highlight unusual, shocking, or 'undeserved' deaths, skewing public perception of risk, and criticizes the focus on sensationalism driven by profit motives rather than informative accuracy.