#media-bias

#media-bias

Mainstream media lacks Palestinian perspective on Israel's actions in Gaza. [ more ]

High-income earners unfairly portrayed as overtaxed

Use of cherry-picked data in articles can mislead readers [ more ]

Media coverage of protests often paints a partial picture, failing to capture critical details and holding different standards for police and protesters. [ more ]

The German constitution guarantees press freedom and a diverse media landscape. Public broadcasters are funded by a license fee, while private outlets rely on sales and advertising revenue. [ more ]

The New York Post criticized Washington Post columnist Philip Bump for quickly publishing an article, questioning his journalistic integrity and implying bias towards George Soros. [ more ]

Highlighting baseball coverage on Apple TV+ and the concept of 'bothsidesism' in media. [ more ]

The New York Times excluded transgender voices in 66% of its trans issue coverage.

18% of articles quoted misinformation from anti-trans activists without factchecking. [ more ]

NBC News faced internal criticism for hiring Ronna McDaniel due to her election denialism.

Conservative commentators argue NBC News reflects liberal bias. [ more ]

GB News financial losses have increased significantly over the years despite climbing viewer numbers.

Ofcom often finds GB News in violation of impartiality regulations, including on misogynistic content and biased panel discussions. [ more ]

The New York Times published a discredited article about Hamas's agenda to weaponize rape and sexual violence.

Controversies surrounding Western media outlets' bias in reporting on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have been exposed. [ more ]

Western media's selective treatment of dissidents is highlighted through contrasting coverage of Navalny and Assange.

Israeli TV channels cover Palestinian abuse positively while ignoring suffering in Gaza. [ more ]

Gender-affirming healthcare is under attack in some states

94% of respondents from the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey are satisfied with their transition. [ more ]

The article discusses a petition to remove two members of a school board over the issue of flying the gay pride flag, highlighting the debate between a supportive message and a perceived sexual crusade.

Another letter criticizes the East Bay Times for publishing an article that appears to be biased in favor of a controversial housing development project, and highlights opposition from neighborhood groups and the historic preservation community. [ more ]

Residents of Uniontown, Alabama, a majority-Black community, have been complaining of the negative health impacts and environmental pollution caused by a landfill that takes in waste from coal-burning power plants.

The Birmingham Times, a historic African American newspaper, and the online-only Alabama News Center have failed to report on the issues related to coal ash in Uniontown, despite their financial ties to Alabama Power, the main subject of those stories. [ more ]