Why Isn't Juan Worried About Revealing Himself on CNN
May 22nd, 2007 8:13 AM
If an illegal immigrant can openly show his face on national television and divulge many details about his life and circumstances, apparently without fear of detention or deportation, how can Americans have any confidence that the government will enforce the proposed new immigration law?At 6:43 am EDT this morning, CNN ran a segment sympathetic to illegal aliens, suggesting that the proposed…
CNN Reporter Blogs About Congressmen Flying High on the Taxpayer Dime
May 21st, 2007 6:01 PM
Here's another example of how blogs can be a great outlet for objective reporting, even if the outlet in question is traditionally biased to the Left. [Update (18:26 EDT): NewsBusters' own Warner Todd Huston wrote about congressional travel expenses 10 days ago.]At the "Anderson Cooper 360" blog, CNN correspondent Drew Griffin took a look at "Spring break travel... Congress-style.":Flying in…
‘Us Weekly’ Editor Has Michael Moore 'Sicko' Fever
May 21st, 2007 3:41 PM
The international press is currently enthralled with the Cannes Film Festival, and the usual celebrity suspects who push the agenda of the Left at such events. Bradley Jacobs, an editor for "Us Weekly," appeared on Monday's "American Morning" and reported on two such celebrities and their current projects - Leonardo DiCaprio and Michael Moore. Jacobs was particularly enthusiastic about Moore and…
‘Reliable Sources’ Panel Gives Three Thumbs Up to Fox News’ GOP
May 20th, 2007 12:18 PM
Here’s something you don’t see every day: three media members – two from liberal press outlets – agreeing that Fox News actually did something right.Yet, that’s what happened on CNN’s “Reliable Sources” Sunday, as host Howard Kurtz and his guests discussed the Republican debates aired Tuesday.Kurtz began:Let’s face it, a lot of people expected Fox to go easy on the Republicans. Did that happen?…
Sky-High Gas Prices? Try 3,700 Percent Inflation
May 18th, 2007 1:57 PM
As gas prices are on a springtime upswing and the summer driving season is upon us, NewsBusters and the Media Research Center's Business & Media Institute have documented the media's persistent hype about gas prices.But if the media really want a story about an economy running on fumes, they need look no further than Zimbabwe, where socialistic thuggery has resulted in a starving nation…
CNN Juxtaposes Falwell With Hitler, Airs Entire Piece Emphasizing Gay
May 16th, 2007 4:28 PM
The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) has issued a call to media outlets to stick to a script of liberal bias and emphasize "Falwell's history of denigrative comments and examine the cultural progress toward inclusion, acceptance and respect that he fought against." Their website even included a story from CNN’s Newsroom from Tuesday afternoon, in which CNN prominently included…
