MEDIA BIAS

Feb 07 2025CELEBRITIES

Trump's License Call: A New Angle on a Familiar Tune

The early morning social media rage post is not a new thing for Donald Trump. This time, it's a familiar tune, as he again called for CBS to lose its broadcast license. The reason? A 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris. Trump has claimed that CBS was deceptive in how they edited the interview. CBS News has a different story. They say the edits were simpl...

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Jan 12 2025HEALTH

Alcohol and Cancer: What's the Real Story?

Imagine you're sitting at the dinner table, and your dad mentions the latest health news. He's heard that alcohol might cause cancer. But is that really true? Let's dive in and sort fact from fiction. First, let's talk about what alcohol is. It's not just a party drink; it's a substance that can affect our bodies in various ways. Now, you might be thinking, "How can...

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Biden's Border Blunder and Other Whoppers: A Weekly Roundup

This week started with a whopper from President Biden himself. He claimed that Republicans in Congress wanted to play politics with the border, and that his administration fought to fix it. But let's be real, the White House only started caring about the border when it became a political hot potato. They even tried to pass off a bill that would have made things worse...

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

The Surprising War: Trump and Musk vs. Truth

Imagine if the whole world was talking about a new ice cream flavor, but you found out that a big factory was closing down. That's kinda what's happening with Donald Trump and Elon Musk. While everyone's busy talking about Greenland and Panama, they're actually in a secret war. The target? Facts and truth. Will Bunch, a national opinion columnist, says we should for...

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Dec 16 2024POLITICS

Sex Work Debate and New York's Health Dilemma

A new documentary, "I Slept with 100 Men in One Day, " explores the harsh realities of sex work. The film's star, Lily Phillips, attempts to have sex with 100 men in a day, revealing the emotional and physical toll. Meanwhile, upstate New York faces a health crisis as hospitals receive more funds, but insurers struggle to keep up, threatening coverage for millions. ...

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

The Rising Tide of Hate: A New Documentary on Antisemitism Hits Screens

Briarcliff Entertainment has picked up the rights to release "October H8te" in early 2025. This documentary, directed by Wendy Sachs, delves into the surge of antisemitism and anti-Israel demonstrations since a Hamas attack on October 7. The film highlights protests on U. S. college campuses, where Jewish students faced harassment. Actress Debra Messing serves as an ...

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Nov 26 2024POLITICS

Unions' Secret Cash: The Inside Scoop

Did you know that three big-name publications have been quietly pocketing hundreds of thousands of dollars from teachers' unions? These outlets—The New Republic, American Prospect, and Courier Newsroom—have collectively grabbed $905, 000 from the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association since 2022. Pretty fascinating, right? So, what's ...

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Nov 25 2024POLITICS

The Shifting Role of Media in a Polarized World

Last week, people reacted strongly to news that MSNBC's "Morning Joe" hosts, Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, met with President-Elect Donald Trump. Jim VandeHei, co-founder of Axios and Politico, defended the meeting, saying journalists need more information to share and report. However, critics argue that "Morning Joe" is not traditional journalism but rather o...

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Why Believing in Conspiracies Can Predict Voting Habits

Donald Trump's presidential campaign was based on lies, yet he won. From the economy to immigration and abortion, his promises were far from the truth. Despite this, inflation is down, growth is up, and crime rates are low. Trump created a mindset where people could ignore facts and focus on hate instead. A poll found that those who believed in a violent crime wave f...

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Is Science About Politics or Facts?

Laura Helmuth, the chief editor of Scientific American, found herself in hot water after posting some not-so-classy comments about Donald Trump and his supporters on Election Night. She later apologized, but some serious soul-searching is still needed, not just for her, but for the entire scientific community. Helmuth's posts were filled with expletives and showed a...

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