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The Killing of Osama bin Laden Did Not Stop the Use of Fear to Justify US Wars
“Covering bin Laden” is an exploration of the iconic status of Osama bin Laden achieved through government propaganda.
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Three Takeaways From Chapel Hill
Many in the Muslim community have expressed frustration about the way media handled coverage of the Chapel Hill shooting.
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Framing the News
Brian Williams' transgressions from reality has opened a dark, gaping hole piercing the veil of credibility in which much of the media has unduly shrouded themselves for years.
War Porn: Hollywood and War, From World War II to “American Sniper“
Like propaganda films and sexual pornography, Hollywood movies about America at war have changed remarkably little over the years.
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“Drastic Decline” Seen in World Press Freedom
Reporters Without Borders warns of a “worldwide deterioration in freedom of information.”
The Boston Globe Covers Up for Wall Street, Ignores Swaps Losses in Coverage of MBTA Turmoil
A new Boston Globe story doesn't mention huge losses that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority made on swap transactions that went against them.
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Suffocating Dissent: Gagging the Media in Ethiopia
Intent on hiding its human rights violations, Ethiopia's government denies the independent press the freedom to operate.
Brian Williams Suspended for False Iraq Tale, but Media’s Real Scandal Is the War Lies Spun Daily
NBC News has suspended anchor Brian Williams.
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Brian Williams’ White Lie – Another Look
Brian Williams' stories come at a time when the US public is addicted to militarism.
Russia’s PR Firm Boasted of Doubling Positive Media Coverage on GMOs, Snooping on Citizens
Ketchum's defense of GMOs appears to be longstanding.