Quote on media bias and personal prejudice
Jane E. Kirtley, Silha professor of media ethics and law at the University of Minnesota, warns that people expect the news to confirm their biases and label it biased when it does not. Her 2003 remark underscores how confirmation bias shapes perceptions of media coverage.
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Money club targets Kansas incumbents in late primary blitz
Editorial warns that Club for Growth funded attacks on three Kansas legislators before the August primary. With no donor disclosure in the preprimary period, readers learn Kansas Ethics Commission plans to push 24 hour reporting for large donations, catching up on behind the scenes funding.
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Arafat’s Illness Shifts Palestinian Power Debate
The New Vision notes Yasser Arafat’s illness raises questions about Palestinian leadership and the chance extremists could gain influence. It argues enduring peace requires his moderate stance, while Israel’s actions under Sharon may have sidelined him, heightening tensions.
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Social Security myths persist despite book rebuttal
Mark Weisbrot argues in defense of Social Security against privatization efforts. He cites support from The Economist and The New York Times, critiques stock market risks, and asserts the program remains financially sound with reforms unnecessary. He emphasizes Social Security as social insurance, not a retirement account.
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Reassessing Bush Victory and Southern Perspective
In a candid national reflection Charley Reese evaluates the Bush win and Democratic prospects, urging the South to influence national politics. He argues focusing on gun control, homosexuality, and urban biases hurts the Democrats’ chances, while warns of Iraq, deficits, Medicare, and security challenges ahead. Reese cites regional divides and urges self-reliance amid looming economic strains.
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