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Is the Media Ready to Stop Letting Politicians Lie?

Sarah Jaffe, AlterNet. March 20, 2012.

In a new revision of the news organization's 2003 code of ethics, NPR commits itself not just to finding “balance” in its stories, but to prioritizing truth.

40 Years Ago Today, Feds Denied the Truth About Pot -- Now It's Obama's Chance to Act

Paul Armentano, AlterNet. March 20, 2012.

A congressional commission on US drug policy did something extraordinary 40 years ago: it told the truth about marijuana.

Conservatism Thrives on Low Intelligence and Poor Information

George Monbiot, The Guardian. February 12, 2012.

There is plenty of research showing that low general intelligence in childhood predicts greater prejudice towards people of different ethnicity or sexuality in adulthood.

Study: False Perceptions Fuel Anti-Migrant Sentiments

Thalif Deen, IPS News. December 10, 2011.

The rising tide of anti-migrant sentiment worldwide is caused primarily by the biased, polarised and negative debate on migration, according to a new study released here.

Why Do People Believe Stupid Stuff, Even When They're Confronted With the Truth?

David McRaney, AlterNet. June 26, 2011.

The "backfire effect" helps explain how strange, ancient and kooky beliefs resist science, reason and reportage.

Bill Moyers: America Can't Deal With Reality -- We Must Be Exposed to the Truth, Even If It Hurts

Bill Moyers, AlterNet. February 14, 2011.

Many people inhabit a closed belief system on whose door they have hung the "Do Not Disturb" sign.

The Palin Doctrine: You Pay for Your Rape Kit, I'll Pay for My Tanning Bed

Katie Halper, KatieHalper.com. September 19, 2008.

This is funny ... but pretty much true ... so it's actually kinda sad.

Will Unethical Editing Destroy Wikipedia's Credibility?

Eric Haas, AlterNet. October 26, 2007.

Editing tactics known as "white-washing" may compromise Wikipedia's future as a democratic source of reliable information.

Fox Blames Obama for Manufactured \"Gas Crisis,\" Even After Prices Fall

Shauna Theel, December 31, 1969.


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