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Media Watchdog Exposes ‘Fake News’ With Citizen Activism, Investigative Journalism
Accuracy in Media recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1969 by Reed Irvine to combat liberal media bias, the organization has a new leader. Adam Guillette spoke to The Daily Signal about his plans for Accuracy in Media, the threat of “fake news,” and the media’s relentless attacks on President Donald Trump. Listen to…Robert B. Bluey -
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Higher Ed Is Dominated by the Left. So Where Should Conservative Students Turn for Help?
It is no secret that college campuses have become a bastion for progressive thought and activism. With so many universities striving to push their left-wing agenda on young people, the work of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute is more important than ever. On today’s episode of The Daily Signal Podcast, Charlie Copeland, ISI’s president and CEO,…Robert B. Bluey -
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Democrat Governor Excludes Conservative News Service From Media List
When two reporters showed up at the Wisconsin governor’s office in February for a press briefing on the new administration’s proposed budget, staffers turned them away. Although the governor’s office didn’t formally invite the reporters, they were credentialed through the Wisconsin Legislature to cover government activities. They also emailed an RSVP to the governor’s staff. …Kevin Mooney -
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Pinterest Suspends Pro-Life Organization, Places It on Porn ‘Blocklist’
Pinterest has suspended the account of pro-life group Live Action, saying it violates the social media company’s policies on “misinformation.” Alison Centofante, director of external affairs for Live Action, tweeted about the incident last week as the organization appealed Pinterest’s decision. “LiveAction.org” is the only pro-life website included on Pinterest’s list of banned websites, Centofante…Carmel Kookogey -
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The Most Important Movie You’ve Never Heard Of
It’s here. “Gosnell: The Trial of America’s Biggest Serial Killer” debuts in theaters nationwide on Oct. 12. I do believe this groundbreaking film by indie producers Phelim McAleer and Ann McElhinney is the most important movie in America right now—a true-life saga of good vs. evil, deadly medical malpractice, systemic government malfeasance, and cultural apathy…Michelle Malkin -
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We Hear You: ‘Unvarnished Truth’ and Other Perspectives on the March for Our Lives
Editor's note: We continue to receive more emails and other comments on the gun debate than we can feature. But here are some more to lead off this week's collection. Be sure to write us at [email protected].—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: I wish to thank The Daily Signal and Jarrett Stepman for the unvarnished truth…Ken McIntyre -
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#UsToo: How Liberal Feminism Excludes Millions of Women
As Americans, it’s rare we engage in a national conversation while putting our political beliefs aside. Mass murders like the Columbine school shooting and 9/11 once united us. But in the era of Donald Trump, they’ve deepened our divisions. That’s why the conversation surrounding the #MeToo movement is so unique. Democrats, Republicans, liberals, and conservatives…Kelsey Bolar -
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Using Grand Jury Testimony, ‘Ferguson’ Stage Play Challenges Media Narratives
NEW YORK—When it came time for Darren Wilson to testify about what happened after firing his gun from inside his vehicle, the Ferguson, Missouri, police officer told the grand jury that his assailant “had the most intense, aggressive face.” Wilson, then 28, is the white police officer who fatally shot Michael Brown, an 18-year-old black…Kevin Mooney -
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Meet the Trump Nominee Key to Implementing Immigration Agenda
A Trump administration nominee key to implementing the president’s tough immigration agenda is still awaiting Senate confirmation despite having little trouble clearing committee. Lee Francis Cissna, nominated to serve as director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services back in April, sailed through the Senate Judiciary Committee on a 17-2 vote in mid-June. But that doesn’t…Fred Lucas -
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We Hear You: Facing the Opioid Crisis and Defending the Marriage Views of Farmers
Editor's note: We were pretty jazzed to publish a commentary on the opioid crisis by William Bennett and Robert DuPont. We've been meaning to run some of your reactions, so let's begin with them, followed by more on the farmers banned from a farmers market . Be sure to write us at [email protected]—Ken McIntyre Dear…Ken McIntyre -
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We Hear You: Bernie Sanders, Religious Freedom, and Fake News
Editor’s note: What could be more appropriate this Fourth of July weekend than to round up some audience comments on basic American freedoms such as freedom of religion, speech, and the press? Happy Independence Day.—Ken McIntyre Dear Daily Signal: There is a disconnect in the statement Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., put on his Senate website after…Ken McIntyre -
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Charges Against Pro-Life Investigators Show Government’s Double Standard on Investigative Journalists
The undercover Planned Parenthood videos published in 2015 made one thing abundantly clear: Big Abortion skirts the law for its own gain, going to great lengths to hide its illicit activities not only from the public, but even from its own employees. After such revelations, it seems like common sense that the government would defund…Kevin Theriot -
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The Myth of an Unbiased Mainstream Media
The attention on The Daily Signal’s Fred Lucas’ role as occasional White House pool reporter has made one thing very clear: For many, the illusion still remains that the mainstream media is unbiased. “It’s concerning that news organizations with a clear and stated bias are serving as the eyes and ears of the White House…Katrina Trinko -
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The Daily Signal Is Having an Impact. Here Are 4 Examples.
It’s easy to talk about wanting to “make a difference.” But at The Daily Signal, we don’t just talk about it. We actually do make a difference. That’s how we measure our success. One of our goals is to report on issues the media too often ignores. By combining strong news stories with conservative commentary…Katrina Trinko -
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Enterprise Resists Pressure to Steer Away From Legislative Reform Group
Attacks on the rental-car giant Enterprise over social media demonstrate how liberal pressure groups, labeling opponents as “climate change deniers,” coordinate efforts to bully companies to agree with them or face condemnation orchestrated by the groups. In the name of preventing global warming, labor and affiliated groups planted a negative story about Enterprise in a liberal,…Ken McIntyre -
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Journalists Caught in the Crossfire of the Ukraine-Russia Conflict
KYIV, Ukraine—There is a memorial to murdered Ukrainian journalists on Khreshchatyk, Kyiv’s central boulevard. It’s a simple, nondescript metal plaque flanked by flowers on the side of a building. Some of the names are faded now, worn down by the years and the elements. The names date from 1992, the first year after Ukraine gained…Nolan Peterson -
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AARP’s Retreat From Conservative Forum Part of ‘Great Silencing’
The decision by the seniors group AARP to drop its membership in an influential legislative reform coalition is the latest example of the left’s successful pressure on corporations and other organizations to disown the group. “People should be concerned when any group believes solutions come from intimidation rather than discussion,” @ALEC_states says. As of December, according…Kevin Mooney -
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Undercover Filmmaker Who Exposed Planned Parenthood Calls His Case a ‘Huge Win’ for Journalists
Two undercover filmmakers whose videos exposed abortion provider Planned Parenthood won’t face criminal charges after all. Instead, they’re hailing the news as a First Amendment victory for citizen journalists. On Tuesday, the Harris County district attorney’s office dismissed all charges against David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt. The duo worked undercover to produce a series of…Leah Jessen -
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Journalist’s Murder, Kerry Trip to Moscow Among Events That Rattle Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine—Little more than two weeks ago, things were looking up for Ukraine. Fighting had tapered off in the ongoing war in eastern Ukraine and Kyiv had scored a series of diplomatic wins, including high-profile gestures of solidarity from NATO leaders at the Warsaw summit. But the good news quickly was overshadowed by events inside…Nolan Peterson -
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Why Is This Sting Celebrated by ‘60 Minutes’ but Not Those Planned Parenthood Videos?
Investigative tactics featured on CBS News’ “60 Minutes” bear an eerie resemblance to the undercover sting operation of a pro-life activist indicted last week for his role in secretly recorded videos in which Planned Parenthood officials talk about harvesting aborted babies for tissue and organs. A report called “Anonymous Inc.,” which aired Sunday night, focused…Leah Jessen