Category Archives: Media Bias

Progressive Democrats And The People’s Budget

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Congressional Progressive Caucus co-chairs have released the following statement on grassroots support for the People’s Budget: “Less than one week after we formally announced The People’s Budget, more than 150,000 Americans have signed petitions in support and 47 groups representing … Continue reading →

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Net Neutrality Highlighted by MHP Leaving MSNBC

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Dave Bradley

Remember back in the good old days when Keith Olbermann and Rachel Maddow were must see TV for liberals and progressives? There was finally someone on a relatively accessible cable or network news that well articulated our view of the … Continue reading →

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Bernie Sanders Schools The Media Again

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Bernie should not be the only candidate confronting the corporate media. After asking reporters to stay on topic, someone shouted a question about ISIS. Watch Bernie’s response.  

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Hillary And The Narrative

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Paul Deaton

CORALVILLE — Hillary Clinton held a town hall meeting in S.T. Morrison Park on Tuesday with more than 500 people in attendance, according to event organizers. After a brief speech, she called on audience members, taking 13 questions covering a … Continue reading →

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6 Problems With Mainstream (Corporate) Media

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Trish Nelson

Please like and share. Summary: (1) Mouthpieces for the establishment; (2) Repetition; (3) Context (lack of); (4) Character assassination; (5) Concision (sound bytes only!); (6) False balance (trying to appear balanced, giving equal, undeserved exposure to arguments not backed by … Continue reading →

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AAAnnnd – He’s Gone

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Dave Bradley

Well this Sunday brings sad news for those who desire current affairs programs where real journalists delve in depth into real issues with knowledgeable guests – guests that are chosen not for their ideological outlook but for their proven knowledge … Continue reading →

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Still Time To Comment On Net Neutrality

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Trish Nelson

“There have been more comments on this issue than any other issue in the history of the FCC.”  –Tim Karr, FreePress.net.  Click on the link  to comment.

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Random Thoughts Before A Holiday

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Dave Bradley

* The President takes as bold of an action as he possibly can and the Speaker of the House claims this ends any co-operation that was going to happen between congress and the President. Maybe Boehner missed it, but there … Continue reading →

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A Good Thanksgiving For The 1%

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Dave Bradley

We look forward to the Thanksgiving holiday with a true frustration. Television news will focus on such important news stories as who will be open all day Thanksgiving so we can get that holiday shopping started early or the folks … Continue reading →

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How Republicans And The Media Define Democrats

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Dave Bradley

Like so many others, I have spent many hours trying to figure out how a party that is the party of popular ideas can lose to a party of no ideas except the destruction of popular programs and toadying to … Continue reading →

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