Category Archives: journalism

Trump’s Bullying of the Press is a Threat to Democracy

Posted on March 29, 2016 by politicaloptic

Donald Trump crosses the line of acceptable political behavior so often that it is easy to become numbed to the danger he presents. A key example is his treatment of the press. An independent, robust free press is one of the things … Continue reading →

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Andrew Breitbart’s Role in the Media War

Posted on May 9, 2012 by politicaloptic

The American right has been waging a campaign against the so-called liberal media from as far back as the Nixon era. It mostly began in the late 1960’s and early 70s with concerted attacks on news organizations by Nixon’s vice president, Spiro … Continue reading →

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The Fox Effect

Posted on March 16, 2012 by politicaloptic

Fox News has found a new public enemy. This time it’s not Acorn, George Soros, or the Occupiers of Wall Street. Instead it’s an entity with a low profile and a tedious job: Media Matters, the watchdog  organization that tracks … Continue reading →

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