Category Archives: mainstream media

Politico reels in another red herring

Posted on July 25, 2010 by oddmanout215

The issue is right-wing lies, not ‘media recklessness’ Once upon a time, the news was dictated to us by a handful of corporations that professed to be non-partisan in their methods and goals. Then along came revelations that non-partisanship – … Continue reading →

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The myth of a safety net for the unemployed

Posted on July 18, 2010 by oddmanout215

Why is the media so blase about the plight of the long-term unemployed? This question came to mind after I read today’s New York Times story by Michael Luo about an unemployed woman named Terri Sadler who had, according to … Continue reading →

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