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CNN bemoans a lack of civility after spending years hiring pro-Trump commentators

06/26/18 5:59 PM EDT
CNN keeps letting guests and paid commentators lie about climate scientists

11/27/18 6:10 PM EST
On CNN, new pro-Trump contributor confirms he is contractually forbidden from criticizing Trump

08/23/18 10:53 PM EDT

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How Politico insists on getting Larry Summers wrong — in order to undermine the Biden agenda

11/11/21 4:51 PM EST
Media mislabel an activist who spoke of “bloodshed” in NYC as a founder of Black Lives Matter

11/11/21 2:41 PM EST
Media pundits unfairly rush to pin Democratic loss in Virginia governor’s race on progressives

11/05/21 10:58 AM EDT
On CNN, Virginia election official describes how Trump’s Big Lie has led to “aggression” in Republican poll watchers, threats against election officials

11/01/21 1:16 PM EDT
CNN's Brianna Keilar on Tucker Carlson's January 6 series: “Why does Rupert Murdoch want to destroy America?”

10/29/21 10:38 AM EDT
Following Colin Powell’s death, mainstream media outlets downplay his role — and their own — in Iraq War

10/18/21 4:00 PM EDT
After Texas teachers were told to give “other perspectives” on the Holocaust, Fox News is quiet about a “critical race theory” story

10/15/21 5:28 PM EDT
Mainstream media outlets focus on the price tag of Biden’s proposals — then complain the public doesn’t know specifics

10/13/21 5:29 PM EDT
CNN’s Brianna Keilar rips mainstream media “puff piece[s]” on Fox News’ 25th anniversary

10/08/21 9:32 AM EDT
CNN highlights Fox News’ almost daily anti-vaccine campaign amid quietly implementing its own vaccine and testing requirements

10/06/21 4:44 PM EDT
CNN's Don Lemon calls out Fox News for spreading deadly COVID misinformation

10/01/21 6:06 PM EDT
Media outlets covering Rep. Liz Cheney's reversal on marriage equality fail to note her opposition to Equality Act

09/30/21 3:40 PM EDT

Featured

CNN bemoans a lack of civility after spending years hiring pro-Trump commentators

CNN keeps letting guests and paid commentators lie about climate scientists

On CNN, new pro-Trump contributor confirms he is contractually forbidden from criticizing Trump

The Latest

How Politico insists on getting Larry Summers wrong — in order to undermine the Biden agenda

Media mislabel an activist who spoke of “bloodshed” in NYC as a founder of Black Lives Matter

Media pundits unfairly rush to pin Democratic loss in Virginia governor’s race on progressives

On CNN, Virginia election official describes how Trump’s Big Lie has led to “aggression” in Republican poll watchers, threats against election officials

CNN's Brianna Keilar on Tucker Carlson's January 6 series: “Why does Rupert Murdoch want to destroy America?”

Following Colin Powell’s death, mainstream media outlets downplay his role — and their own — in Iraq War

After Texas teachers were told to give “other perspectives” on the Holocaust, Fox News is quiet about a “critical race theory” story

Mainstream media outlets focus on the price tag of Biden’s proposals — then complain the public doesn’t know specifics

CNN’s Brianna Keilar rips mainstream media “puff piece[s]” on Fox News’ 25th anniversary

CNN highlights Fox News’ almost daily anti-vaccine campaign amid quietly implementing its own vaccine and testing requirements

CNN's Don Lemon calls out Fox News for spreading deadly COVID misinformation

Media outlets covering Rep. Liz Cheney's reversal on marriage equality fail to note her opposition to Equality Act