Did WaPo Tell a Tall Tale About the Labor Secretary's Childhood in 'K

September 5th, 2011 11:43 AM
It might seem natural that on Labor Day weekend, The Washington Post would offer a profile of the Labor Secretary in their Sunday "Kids Post" section. Next to a large picture of Hilda Solis holding a doll from Central America she keeps in her office, the headline was "Secretary of Hard Work: Hilda Solis has been working since she was 10. Her main job now is helping other people find employment…

WaPo Kids Post Touts CFL Bulbs, Leaves Out Mercury Disposal Problem

February 23rd, 2010 11:23 AM
The Kids Post section in the Washington Post is designed, in theory, to be a fun and educational way to get young children interested in current events and exposed to the issues of the day, ostensibly understanding more than one side of any issue. But in practice the section can give kids a one-sided presentation that gives only half the story. Such was the case with today's article, "Girl Scouts…