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7 Things You Didn't Know About The Union that Represents Journalists
Friendly news media don’t tell the whole truth about unions. One particular union gets better treatment than the others -- the Communications Workers of America. CWA includes the news media itself, meaning many so-called neutral reporters, editors and producers are actually union employees. This Labor Day, it’s important to remember that when you look for the union label, it’s only many in the…
WSJ Columnist Slams NY Exxon Investigation on Squawk Box
A Wall Street Journal columnist had strong words for the NY attorney general’s fight against ExxonMobil. “Their whole schtick now is to find enemies, and attack the enemies,” Journal columnist Holman Jenkins said of the climate change movement on Squawk Box Aug. 31.
Cronyism: Same Donor Funds Anti-Exxon Reporting, Group That Awards It
Want to win an award for “distinguished environmental journalism?”
Just make sure to work for an organization that gets anti-oil and gas funding from the same source as the prize and the university awarding that prize. Oh ... and one of the judges for the panel tasked with picking a winner.
Wonkblog Warns ‘Your Manliness Could Be Hurting the Planet’
The Washington Post’s Wonkblog presented another way for liberals to hate on masculinity by connecting masculinity to a liberal cause du jour: climate change. “Your manliness could be hurting the planet,” reporter Danielle Paquette wrote.
93% of Network Stories Ignore Fed Role in EpiPen Crisis
Networks vilified a drug company and its CEO for the high price of life-saving allergy medicine, all while ignoring government actions which enabled the company’s monopoly, contributed to rising costs and increased demand. Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton blasted Mylan Pharmaceuticals on Aug. 24, for raising the price of a life-saving medical device called EpiPen by 480 percent…
Alli & Kat: Soros Money Speaks, But Media's Lips Are Sealed
On this week’s AlliKat Show, reporters Alatheia “Alli” Nielsen and Katie “Kat” Yoder reveal to the American public the contents of the George Soros leaks. Because the media’s lips are “seal”ed.
On FBN, MRC’s Gainor Rebukes Clinton Complaint About Media Bias
MRC’s Dan Gainor rebuffed Clinton campaign complaints of distortion on the part of Associated Press due to recent reporting on the Clinton Foundation scandal.
On Aug. 23, AP reported that a disturbing amount of Clinton’s meetings as Secretary of State occurred with donors to The Clinton Foundation, her and her husband’s charity. The story bolstered allegations she engaged in pay-for-play while…
DiCaprio Drops Clinton Fundraiser, As His Foundation Scandal Hits
One of the liberal media’s favorite Hollywood actors, Leonardo DiCaprio, intended to host a fundraiser in his home for Democratic presidential contender Hillary Clinton.
However, he backed out and the fundraiser was moved to Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s house, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
THR reported that multiple sources blamed DiCaprio’s work schedule, but the publication…
Nets Conceal Soros Leaks: Ignore Political, Justice Meddling
The liberal news media generally don’t cover liberal billionaire George Soros’s influence and agenda. Now, as thousands of leaked documents show his foundation “channelling money into other countries for political purposes,” the networks continue avoiding the subject.
CNBC’s Kernen Knocks George Stephanopoulos for Pro-Clinton Bias
When CNBC’s Joe Kernen calls someone out for liberal bias, it is usually one of his colleagues. This time, he hit ABC This Week anchor George Stephanopoulos. “I love when Steph goes after the Republicans, man. He's tough. He is tough. Whew,” Kernen remarked sarcastically in a jab at the ABC News’ chief anchor on Squawk Box Aug. 22.
Video Uses MRC Stat to Shame ABC, NBC for Pokemon Go Coverage
ABC World News and NBC Nightly News both spent far more time on Pokemon Go than the state of the economy in July. MRC Business exposed those misplaced priorities.
On Aug. 15, Buzz60 created a video citing the MRC Business findings about the networks choosing to spend twice the time on Pokemon Go as the state of the U.S. economy. Buzz60’s video appeared on MSN Video, AOL, and USA Today College.
NPR Lectures Selfish Moms For Having Kids in 'Age of Climate Change'
“Should We Be Having Kids In The Age of Climate Change?” That was the audacious question NPR’s website and “All Things Considered” radio show asked on Aug. 18, as it promoted a college professor’s “radical” proposal that people need to have fewer children because of the “prospect of climate catastrophe.”
HuffPo Applauds Jewelry Company for Throwing ‘Shade’ at Ivanka Trump
GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump bought an earring cuff from NYC-based jewelry company Lady Grey. When that company chose to insult her because of her father and brag about it, The Huffington Post applauded. The headline of HuffPo’s style section story was, “A Jewelry Brand Just Threw The Best Shade At Ivanka Trump.” “Mic.Dropped,” said Jenna Amatulli’s subhead on Aug…
Cosmo Panics for Mexican Pine Trees: ‘Stop Eating Avocados Right Now’
Overreaction and panic are typical of the environmentalist left. Cosmopolitan magazine proved it again as they ordered people to stop consuming avocados ... for the trees’ sake. “You need to stop eating avocados, right now,” Cosmopolitan demanded Aug. 17.