Category Archives: Media Bias

U.S. Media: A Conveyor Belt for Government Lies

Posted on October 1, 2005 by bfialindathieman

U.S. Media: A Conveyor Belt for Government Lies by Amy Goodman and David Goodman, Seattle Times Our media have become an echo chamber for those in power George Bush must have been delighted to learn from a [March/April 2005] Washington … Continue reading →

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2005: The Top 10 Stories the Mainstream Media Missed

Posted on September 30, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

2005: The Top 10 Stories the Mainstream Media Missed by Molly Ivins, Project Censored A list of important stories the mainstream media overlooked, omitted, or were just too lazy to cover No. 1: Bush Administration Moves to … Continue reading →

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TV Brouhaha in Iowa

Posted on September 30, 2005 by bfialindathieman

TV Brouhaha in Iowa by Allison Romano, Broadcasting & Cable Hey, look at this – and just in time for Blog for Iowa's Focus on Media Week! Iowans for Better Local TV is featured in this week's Broadcasting & Cable! … Continue reading →

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Sinclair and the Public Airwaves: A History of Abuse

Posted on September 29, 2005 by bfialindathieman

Sinclair and the Public Airwaves: A History of Abuse SinclairWatch Despite lacking a household name, Sinclair Broadcasting Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country — they own more than 62 stations in 39 different TV … Continue reading →

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Media Consolidation and Indecency – the Link

Posted on September 29, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Media Consolidation and Indecency – the Link Center for Creative Voices in Media A recent study by the Center for Creative Voices in Media suggests that among other problems, media consolidation has led to a rise in indecency on our … Continue reading →

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Statement of Commissioner Michael J. Copps on Broadcast Localism

Posted on September 28, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Statement of FCC Commissioner Michael J. Copps on Broadcast Localism In 2003, the FCC voted to relax ownership rules, paving the way for increased media consolidation. In 2004, the courts rejected these rules. The FCC then announced a Notice of … Continue reading →

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Why You Should Care Who Serves on the FCC

Posted on September 27, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Why You Should Care Who Serves on the FCC NicholasJohnson.Org The following appeared as a guest column in the Cedar Rapids Gazette. by Nicholas Johnson It’s election time. School board? Nope, done that. City council? Not yet. U.S. senators? … Continue reading →

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Letter to Sinclair Broadcasting: 37 Cents. Taking Back Our Airwaves: Priceless

Posted on September 26, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Letter to Sinclair Broadcasting: 37 Cents. Taking Back Our Airwaves: Priceless Ted Remington (above) is seen by many as a pioneer in the campaign to expose Sinclair Broadcasting’s corporate excess. This guest opinion, which appeared in the Iowa City Press-Citizen … Continue reading →

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Media Consolidation is Threatening Our Democracy

Posted on September 19, 2005 by bfiacarolinevernon

Media Consolidation is Threatening Our Democracy by Caroline Vernon and Amanda Ballantyne – freepress.net Do you want the media to do a better job of covering issues you care about? Do you want more quality journalism? Are you wondering … Continue reading →

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Speaks to Sierra Club on Non-Environmental Issues

Posted on September 18, 2005 by Trish Nelson

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Speaks to Sierra Club on Non-Environmental Issues DailyKos Contributed by Ellen Ballas by muddy paw Robert Kennedy, Jr., in a speech before the Sierra Club, as reported in a diary on DailyKos – “And I say … Continue reading →

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