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Claims of Discrepancies in Media Coverage Across the Aisle

Fox News claims that mainstream media has ignored the recent transgressions of Senator Harry Reid in favor of a Democratic agenda.

Submitted by Tina-Marissa Riopel on October 18, 2006 - 6:23pm.

Print's Slow Demise

With the ability to view book content online, is the replacement of hardcover by hard drive far behind?

Submitted by Tina-Marissa Riopel on October 7, 2006 - 6:04pm.

Accountability vs. Timeliness

Speculation on Google's acquisition offer to YouTube stirs up a media frenzy. Is it more important to be verifiably accurate or to simply get the story out first?

Submitted by Tina-Marissa Riopel on October 6, 2006 - 7:06pm.

Mistake or Malice?

A YouTube video post attempts to unmask liberal bias in the media. At what point does theory become paranoia when technical mistakes are deemed malicious?

Submitted by Tina-Marissa Riopel on October 4, 2006 - 3:07pm.

Bias Breeds Complacency

With all our current discussion on the inevitability of bias in the media, it is beneficial to read an article dealing with a controversial issue that addresses both sides fairly. The AP Article, "Wisconsin Gay Marriage Battleground" proved to be just such an article.

Submitted by Tina-Marissa Riopel on September 30, 2006 - 8:51pm.

Global Warming Debate Heats Up

ABC News reports on global warming accurately but without the inclusion of opposing views that would deter much criticism of bias on an issue that intrinsically spawns conservative refutation.

Submitted by Tina-Marissa Riopel on September 27, 2006 - 3:57pm.

Bias: In the Eye of the Beholder

Is perceived bias in media a result of preferential reporting or a reactionary audience? When I posed the question of liberal bias in the media to friends and family, the responses I received related directly to the socio-political affiliation of the individual.

Submitted by Tina-Marissa Riopel on September 25, 2006 - 9:21pm.

H.P. Crosses Another Ethical Line

Not to be contented by pretext calling, Hewlett-Packard looks into a newsroom infiltration program to support its media leak problem.

Submitted by Tina-Marissa Riopel on September 20, 2006 - 4:48pm.

To Report or Not to Report

The line between journalistic integrity and social responsibility can sometimes become ensnarled when reporting on topics of national security.

Submitted by Tina-Marissa Riopel on September 16, 2006 - 10:35am.

Joke Lost on Kazakhstan

Sasha Baron Cohen elicits uproar from the Kazakh government based on satirical portrayal in new Borat movie.

Submitted by Tina-Marissa Riopel on September 13, 2006 - 3:58pm.

Suspended Creative License

James Frey and Random House settled a lawsuit with readers, lending validity to the grievance that the author had exaggerated and fictionalized portions of his book "A Million Little Pieces", which was marketed as non-fiction.

Submitted by Tina-Marissa Riopel on September 11, 2006 - 1:18pm.
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