Kathleen Hall Jamieson takes a closer look at the role misinformation will play in the Obama vs. Romney TV ad slugfest. Continue reading
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Because a vigorous and vigilant media is essential to a democracy, Bill Moyers has devoted significant reporting time not only to press coverage of specific issues, but also to ways in which media’s impact and journalistic power have been diluted by media consolidation, government deregulation and the lack of community and minority ownership. Learn more about what you read, watch and experience with Moyers’ own media below.
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May 7, 2012 | Connecting the Dots
Was last week’s OWS May Day action successful? If the goal was regaining mainstream media’s attention after a winter hibernation, the answer is a pretty solid no. As Natasha Lennard, Salon‘s Occupy blogger, noted this morning, the lack of stories … Continue reading
May 1, 2012 | Money & Politics
According to a new report from the Annenberg Public Policy Center, four super PACs spent over half of their advertising budgets on deceptive ads in the Republican presidential primary. Spending estimates from Kantar Media CMAG and research by FactCheck.org reveals … Continue reading
April 30, 2012 | We're Not Making This Up!
You may have noticed that the truth has been suffering a lot lately. People tend to believe what they want to believe, regardless of whether or not it’s actually true — and increasingly, maintain their beliefs regardless of the facts. … Continue reading
April 27, 2012 | Moyers & Company
How big money and big media have coupled to create a ‘Disney World’ of democracy. Plus, a Bill Moyers Essay on Rep. Allen West (R-FL) and McCarthyism. Continue reading
April 27, 2012
The Norman Lear Center’s Marty Kaplan says taking news out of the journalism box and placing it in the entertainment box is hurting democracy. Continue reading
April 27, 2012
Can a media specialist survive seven days without CNN, The New York Times or even his BlackBerry? Continue reading
April 27, 2012 | Money & Politics
We’re proud to collaborate with Mother Jones in sharing insightful journalism related to money and politics. We’ll be posting this weekly roundup every Friday from this week going forward. Share your thoughts about these must-read stories and always feel free … Continue reading
April 27, 2012 | Money & Politics
The “victory” for political advertising transparency has some significant limitations. Continue reading
April 24, 2012 | BillBoard
Intrepid college students visit local TV stations to find out who’s paying for political ads in Cleveland. Continue reading
