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Journalists Are Exhibiting Far Too Much Credulousness Toward Jamie Reed’s Critics

Singal-Minded • 1348 implied HN points • 07 Mar 23
📰 News Investigative Journalism Media Coverage Youth Gender Medicine
  1. Journalists should exhibit more skepticism towards the claims of Jamie Reed's critics.
  2. Care should be taken to disclose relevant ties of individuals quoted in news articles.
  3. Reporting should aim for accuracy and thoroughness, especially in cases involving complex controversies and personal testimonies.
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Grooming gangs: the rape and pimping of vulnerable girls by men that escaped justice, and the myth that fascists cracked the case

Julie Bindel's podcasts and writing • 904 implied HN points • 05 Apr 23
🌍 World Politics Social Issues Media Coverage Ethnicity Sexual Abuse Racism
  1. The grooming gang issue involves the rape and pimping of vulnerable girls by men who often escape justice.
  2. The myth that fascists cracked the grooming gang cases is debunked, as it was survivors, former police, and advocates who exposed the atrocities.
  3. Ethnicity of perpetrators in grooming gangs is relevant, but not in the way racists claim; male violence towards females is the core issue.

The Truth about the Jeffrey Epstein John Does

The Reactionary • 169 implied HN points • 19 Dec 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigations Court Cases Justice System Media Coverage
  1. Reporting on Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell is challenging due to lack of revealed information.
  2. Many of the John Does related to the case had already been identified or were not involved in serious allegations.
  3. Unsealing of records regarding the John Does may not lead to as sensational revelations as speculated.

Take RFK Jr seriously: what RFK Jr. gets right and wrong

Vinay Prasad's Observations and Thoughts • 288 implied HN points • 18 Jun 23
🏥 Health Politics Health Policy Vaccine Safety Public Health Medical Ethics Media Coverage
  1. RFK Jr. has valid points about corporate influence in politics and government corruption.
  2. RFK Jr. highlights failures in Covid-19 policies such as lockdowns and vaccine mandates.
  3. RFK Jr. advocates for stricter oversight on vaccine safety and criticizes the close relationship between FDA and pharmaceutical companies.

How to know if CNN’s Trump town hall succeeds

steveinskeep • 255 implied HN points • 10 May 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Coverage Interviewing Political Figures Presidential candidates Democracy
  1. Interviewing political figures like Trump is necessary for coverage and can help understand their message to followers.
  2. Consideration is needed on how to cover a political figure like Trump, balancing live interviews with proper context and clarification.
  3. Media coverage of political figures needs to be proportional, providing a variety of voices and sources to avoid dominance by any one candidate.

A Tale of Two Boats

Pen>Sword • 179 implied HN points • 24 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Refugees Media Coverage Inequality Humanitarian Crisis
  1. Mainstream media often prioritizes coverage of wealthy individuals over stories of marginalized groups like refugees
  2. The tale of two boats highlights the stark differences in attention and rescue efforts based on the socioeconomic status of the individuals involved
  3. Media coverage and societal value of human life are often disproportionately distributed

February 9, 2024

Letters from an American • 14 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Investigations Media Coverage Public Opinion
  1. Special Counsel Robert Hur did not find any criminal charges warranted against President Biden regarding handling of classified documents.
  2. The media focused more on Hur's insinuations about Biden's age and memory rather than the main finding of no criminality.
  3. Historically, investigations have been weaponized by politicians to smear opponents, influencing public opinion through media coverage.

help me hold fox news accountable for its lies

the wiczipedia weekly • 157 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Coverage Legal action Political Impact Crowdfunding
  1. The author is launching a campaign to hold Fox News accountable for spreading lies about them.
  2. Fox News has reportedly made over 400 false statements about the author, leading to real-life consequences.
  3. The author has faced legal challenges, privacy invasions, and safety concerns due to the lies spread by Fox News.

Some thoughts on social media, disinformation, and the 2024 elections

Conspirador Norteño • 30 implied HN points • 12 Nov 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Social media Disinformation Elections Research Media Coverage
  1. Data-driven research on social media activity for the 2024 elections is made difficult due to factors like reduced transparency by platforms and attacks on researchers.
  2. Generative AI advancements have made it easier to create misleading content like fake images and videos.
  3. Media coverage of disinformation and social media manipulation may not always be based on legitimate research, highlighting the importance of skepticism.

✍️ New Jobs and the Twitter Files ✍️ — February 20

Inside The Newsroom • 98 implied HN points • 20 Feb 23
📰 News Jobs Media Coverage Social media Tech Giants
  1. The Twitter Files contain important revelations about Twitter's past actions and decisions.
  2. The lack of media coverage around the Twitter Files may be due to the age of the revelations and selective distribution of documents.
  3. The Twitter Files have sparked discussions about freedom of speech, ethics, and the influence of tech giants like Twitter on society.

A gay icon is living in fear because of a Twitter meme

Gotham by Susan Dyer Reynolds • 58 implied HN points • 17 May 23
📰 News Crime Social Issues Legal Media Coverage Public Figures
  1. A Twitter meme led to a lawsuit against a harm reduction advocate, sparking controversy and legal battles.
  2. The lawsuit against the meme-maker, 'Doe 1,' resulted in attempts to uncover their identity, drawing attention to the meme.
  3. The anonymous meme maker used satire to criticize harm reduction efforts, leading to a legal battle over free speech rights.

Biden and the Great Western Colonial Alliance Sold Out Palestine With All of Us in It.

WritersPostNetworkBlog Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 20 Oct 23
🌍 World Politics Palestine Humanitarian Crisis Media Coverage
  1. Joe Biden's actions in the Israeli war on Palestinian civilians are being criticized heavily.
  2. Calls for immediate humanitarian aid to be delivered to Palestinians in Gaza are growing in urgency.
  3. Concerns are raised about biased media coverage and the need for genuine peace negotiations in the Middle East.

New Pfizer Study the Media is Not Covering: 3-Doses of Covid Vax for Kids Under 5 Had No Significant Benefit

Silent Lunch, The David Zweig Newsletter • 24 implied HN points • 20 Sep 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Children Media Coverage COVID-19
  1. A new Pfizer study found that 3 doses of the Covid vaccine for kids under 5 didn't show significant benefits.
  2. The media largely ignored the unfavorable results of the study.
  3. The study revealed that the Pfizer vaccine, as directed with 3 doses, did not reduce Covid-related medical visits for young children.

The Reality Beyond the Fringe

Political Currents by Ross Barkan • 12 implied HN points • 06 Mar 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Political Ideologies Social Issues Inequality Media Coverage Community Impact
  1. The article explores the intersection of dissident right and far left in Western rural areas.
  2. There is a socioeconomic story of inequality in rural areas that often gets overshadowed by other political narratives.
  3. While some focus on political controversies, many people are more concerned with everyday life, work, and family.

🎭 Stories We Tell Ourselves About Inequality

UnfairNation by Ehsan Zaffar • 3 implied HN points • 28 Jun 23
🌍 World Politics Inequality Refugees Human Rights Global Conflicts Media Coverage
  1. Society cares more about issues they relate to - like tragedies during vacation versus refugee crises.
  2. Sometimes you have to do business with people you don't like, but you can still hold them accountable for their actions.
  3. Some stories get more attention because they are deemed more important globally, but all human suffering should be highlighted.

How to write a press release

A Bit Gamey • 1 HN point • 01 Oct 23
💼 Business Marketing Communication Public Relations Product Launch Media Coverage
  1. To write a good press release, focus on hooking people with a strong headline and newsworthy content.
  2. A press release template should include contact information, a problem-solving product launch announcement, features, benefits, and a call to action.
  3. Distribute press releases to media outlets and monitor results to adjust future releases and generate excitement for new products.

2WAY Zoom Tonight at 6pm ET

Wide World of News • 0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Media Coverage
  1. 2WAY Zoom event tonight at 6pm ET to discuss the New Hampshire primary and the 2024 race
  2. Topics of discussion include Tim Scott's endorsement of Donald Trump and allegations against Nikki Haley
  3. Event will feature insights from Mark Halperin and other experienced members of the 2WAY community

THE FRENCH ARISTOCRAT MURDER MYSTERY

Marlene’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 21 Apr 23
📰 News Crime Investigation Family Dynamics Religion Media Coverage
  1. In 2011, a French aristocrat may have murdered his family and disappeared, with many unanswered questions remaining.
  2. Despite exhaustive searches, there is no conclusive evidence of Xavier Dupont de Ligonnès' whereabouts or fate.
  3. The case involves intricate details including financial troubles, marital issues, possible cult connections, and mysterious disappearances.