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What We Might Mean by "Liberal Bias"

Freddie deBoer • 9772 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media bias Public Perception
  1. Liberal activists advocate for media to move away from balanced reporting and towards acknowledging facts over false equivalence
  2. Journalistic shifts towards liberal advocacy can lead to overlooking alternative perspectives, such as left critiques of diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
  3. The financial model of news media can create a cycle of confirming readers' biases, limiting diverse perspectives and challenging journalism

CNN’s Israel bias has been laid bare. But CNN is the norm, not the exception

Jonathan Cook • 3203 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Media bias Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Corporate Influence
  1. Western media outlets like CNN have biases when reporting on Israel, often favoring Israel's perspective and marginalizing Palestinian viewpoints.
  2. Journalists in mainstream media face pressure from corporate interests and advertisers, hindering their ability to report truthfully on Israeli atrocities in Gaza.
  3. The media's consistent coverage of the region stems from long-standing complicity in Israel's actions due to ties with corporate interests, the arms industry, and maintaining control in the Middle East.

Note to Subscribers

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 22131 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23
📰 News Media bias Independent Journalism
  1. Independent media outlets are facing challenges in visibility due to algorithmic blanketing and deamplification tools.
  2. Some larger corporate news outlets lack accountability mechanisms and standards, while alternative media is being targeted for scrutiny and sanctions.
  3. Consideration of alternative ways to support independent voices, like promoting new stories and authors through live interviews, is being explored.

When The Imperial Media Report On An Israeli Massacre

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1741 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Conflict Propaganda Humanitarian Crisis Media bias Atrocities
  1. At least 112 Gazans were killed and hundreds more injured after Israeli forces opened fire on civilians waiting for aid trucks near Gaza City.
  2. The western imperial media tried to downplay the atrocity by using misleading headlines and avoiding direct reporting on the Israeli massacre.
  3. The propaganda machine of the western press functions to shape public opinion in favor of the political status quo, even at the expense of truth and justice.
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The Perfect Recipe For A Real Antisemitism Crisis

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1909 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🌍 World Politics Antisemitism Genocide Government Control Media bias Conspiracy Theories
  1. Creating a real antisemitism crisis involves committing evil acts under a Jewish flag and linking them to the Jewish people and faith.
  2. Promoting antisemitism requires desensitizing people to warning signs, dehumanizing Jewish individuals, and reinforcing conspiracy theories.
  3. To exacerbate antisemitism, one must incite hatred towards Jews, use it to justify further atrocities, and establish a cycle of violence and hatred.

Is the press trying to help elect Trump?

georgelakoff • 1886 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media bias Political strategy
  1. Republicans aim to undermine Democrats by focusing on their human fallibilities rather than proving criminal acts.
  2. Democrats should avoid engaging with press narratives that benefit Republicans and instead push their own perspectives.
  3. The media's coverage can heavily influence public perception of politicians, so it's crucial for Democrats to focus on calling out misinformation and staying on track with their messaging.

Media's Israel bias exposed by US soldier who set himself on fire to protest Gaza genocide

Geopolitical Economy Report • 1096 implied HN points • 27 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media bias Protest Genocide Government
  1. The Western media displayed bias by downplaying US soldier Aaron Bushnell's self-immolation protest against Gaza genocide.
  2. Many people only read news headlines, leading to potential misinformation and oversimplification of complex issues.
  3. Major US and British media outlets failed to properly cover Bushnell's protest, contrasting with the attention given to other self-immolation protests in different contexts.

CNN's CEO Is Making Staff Churn Out Israel Propaganda

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 1443 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
📰 News Media bias Propaganda Journalism Israel
  1. Western journalists often fail to expose mainstream press propaganda due to viewing them as allies or potential employers.
  2. CNN staff reveal backlash over biased coverage of Israel, citing top-down pressure from new CEO Mark Thompson.
  3. Those in executive positions within influential media platforms often shape biased narratives to serve the ruling power structure, hindering revolutionary change.

It's Journalistic Malpractice To Say Gazans Are Starving Without Saying Israel Is Starving Them

Caitlin’s Newsletter • 344 implied HN points • 19 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Propaganda Middle East Conflict Media bias Humanitarian Crisis
  1. It is important for journalists to provide a balanced view when reporting on conflicts, such as mentioning both sides' roles in a situation.
  2. Media outlets can sometimes present news in a biased or propagandistic way, often omitting crucial information to shape the audience's perception.
  3. Control of major news platforms by wealthy individuals can lead to a media landscape that serves to maintain the status quo and downplay the wrongdoing of those in power.

Demonizing Palestinian Men

Pen>Sword • 2236 implied HN points • 08 Dec 23
🌍 World Politics Human Rights Media bias Terrorism
  1. The demonization of Palestinian men is deeply rooted in historical Orientalist narratives and modern-day Islamophobic discourses.
  2. Palestinian men are instantly perceived as terrorists without the presumption of innocence or due process.
  3. The media and governments contribute to the dehumanization of Palestinian men by omitting their individuality and humanity in narratives and calls for action.

If you're voting for Joe Biden, you ain't 18-29

Useful Idiots • 2063 implied HN points • 11 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Election Media bias Public Opinion
  1. Young voters are turning away from Joe Biden due to broken promises and policy decisions like drilling in Alaska.
  2. Even corporate media is starting to criticize Biden's low approval ratings and lack of compelling message for young voters.
  3. There are concerns about Democrats ignoring Biden challengers and focusing on losing to the ruling class rather than winning with the working class.

The incumbency advantage is disappearing. Maybe it's the algorithms' fault.

Silver Bulletin • 240 implied HN points • 07 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Elections Media bias Political trends
  1. The incumbency advantage in politics is fading, possibly due to algorithms and media influence.
  2. Historical data shows a shift in favorability towards incumbents in elections.
  3. The negativity in media coverage and algorithmic targeting may contribute to the unpopularity of incumbents across different countries.

The Atlantic Exposes CNN Ban On Reporting Possible Wuhan Lab Accident, Because "Racism"

The DisInformation Chronicle • 530 implied HN points • 07 Jun 23
📰 News Investigative Journalism Media bias
  1. The Atlantic exposed CNN's ban on reporting a possible Wuhan lab accident due to racism allegations.
  2. An internal CNN survey revealed viewer distrust caused by biased COVID coverage.
  3. CNN's pandemic reporting failures, like misleading vaccine information and disregarding the lab accident theory, have eroded public trust.

AMLO says Mexico is more democratic than oligarch-run USA, condemns State Dep't 'meddling' against electoral reform

Geopolitical Economy Report • 637 implied HN points • 09 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics US Relations Media bias Democracy
  1. Mexican President AMLO believes Mexico is more democratic than the US, highlighting that the people govern in Mexico while the oligarchy governs in the US.
  2. AMLO is pushing for popular electoral reforms in Mexico, aiming to simplify the voting system and reduce corruption in the electoral process.
  3. AMLO criticizes US meddling in Mexico's affairs, denouncing the Monroe Doctrine and highlighting the negative coverage of his reforms by US media.

Reader mailbag: Bias in journalism, criminal justice in pop culture, and how my own politics have changed

The Watch • 578 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media bias Criminal Justice Political Beliefs Civil Rights
  1. Bias in journalism can skew public perceptions, especially in crime shows like _The Forensic Files_ and _Cops_.
  2. Shows like _The Wire_ and _Homicide_ offer a more accurate portrayal of problems in law enforcement.
  3. Maintaining mental well-being is crucial when working in criminal defense, to avoid burnout in the field.

Climate and the Media I

David Friedman’s Substack • 260 implied HN points • 05 Aug 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Media bias
  1. Many people form their beliefs about climate change based on second-hand sources like news stories and blogs.
  2. The media tends to exaggerate the severity of climate change, leading to misconceptions about the actual scientific findings.
  3. The IPCC reports provide a more balanced and nuanced view of climate change impacts compared to how they are portrayed in the media.

Peru rises up after coup against elected President Pedro Castillo

Geopolitical Economy Report • 279 implied HN points • 13 Dec 22
🌍 World Politics Election Protest Coup Constitution Media bias
  1. Peru's elected left-wing President Pedro Castillo was overthrown in a coup by the right-wing-controlled congress, leading to widespread protests and demands for a new constitution.
  2. The political system in Peru has long been dominated by racist elites, and the coup against Castillo was part of ongoing attempts by the far-right elements to destabilize his government.
  3. The demand for a new constitution through a constituent assembly is a key focus of the protests, aiming to address longstanding issues of exclusion, ethnic discrimination, and economic control present in the current constitution.

Twitter Shoots Itself In The Head

Everything's Broken • 58 implied HN points • 09 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media Politicians Conspiracy Theories Media bias Far-right
  1. Elon Musk partnered with Tucker Carlson for a show on Twitter, raising concerns about premium video content hosting.
  2. Elon Musk has been amplifying far-right conspiracy theories, creating controversy.
  3. Tucker Carlson's past behaviors and beliefs, like the 'white replacement' theory, have been highly criticized, leading to his firing from Fox News.

All Things Go, But Nothing Goes Faster Than Sports Glory Goes

Freddie deBoer • 1 HN point • 19 Feb 24
🎾 Sports Athletes Comparisons Legends Media bias
  1. The concept of 'Greatest of All Time' (GOAT) in sports is flawed because the title keeps changing hands quickly, making the term lose its meaning over time.
  2. Presentism, the bias towards the present, influences sports media to overlook past greats like Bart Starr and Sammy Baugh, focusing only on current players.
  3. Comparing athletes across eras is challenging and often biased due to the obsession with the present and the continuous turnover of 'greatest' titles in sports.