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Media Misses: 222 Mentions of Impeachment in 1 Day
We break down the top media moments this week—and plenty of misses. Media hysteria was at an all-time high. According to the Media Research Center,… Read More
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Problematic Women: Is #MeToo Movement in Trouble?
This week on “Problematic Women”: First lady Melania Trump’s cyberbullying summit gets buried in a busy news week, a prominent #MeToo advocate who accused Harvey… Read More
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Media Misses: Gov. Cuomo’s Un-American Comments Don’t Get Enough Attention
We break down the top media moments this week—and plenty of misses. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo made some disturbing comments this week when he… Read More
SocietyNews
‘Gosnell’ Trailer Gives First Look at Movie About Convicted Abortionist
The first trailer is out for a movie about Kermit Gosnell, the late-term abortionist in Philadelphia who went to prison after being convicted in connection… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Today’s Media Is Focused on Trivialities, Not News
The 24-hour news cycle is the norm in today’s gotta-have-it-now society. We are a nation that tolerates impatience, and in many instances, we want to… Read More
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The Media’s Double Standard on Taking Relatives’ Views Seriously
It’s quite simple: Some political relatives are more equal than others. Agenda-driven journalists love to exploit familial dysfunction when a prominent politician is conservative and… Read More
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Trump Yanks Former CIA Director’s Security Clearance, Ponders Others
President Donald Trump has stripped former CIA Director John Brennan of his security clearance, blocking a harsh critic’s continued access to classified information granted to… Read More
Media Misses: Op-Ed Suggests Being in Media Similar to Serving in Military
We break down the top media moments this week—and plenty of misses. This week, the conspiracy website Infowars, which is run by Alex Jones, was… Read More
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Kanye West Defends His Support of Trump: ‘Liberals Can’t Bully Me’
Rapper and Trump supporter Kanye West appeared on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Thursday and continued to stand by his positive statements about the commander in… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Social Media Giants Shouldn’t Be Arbiters of Appropriate Speech
Of course, Facebook, YouTube, and other media are free to ban conspiracy-mongers such as Alex Jones from their platforms. They have a right to dictate… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Censorship of Infowars Exposes Larger Problem of Silicon Valley Bias
This week, the conspiracy website Infowars, which is run by Alex Jones, was either “banned” or had content stripped from most social media platforms. YouTube cited… Read More
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New Jersey Budgets $5M to Prop Up ‘Community’ Newspapers
The New Jersey state Legislature set aside $5 million in the annual budget to help fund what it calls “community journalism,” which critics say raises… Read More
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Media Misses: Sarah Huckabee Sanders and CNN Saga Continues
We break down the top media moments this week—and plenty of misses. CNN’s Jim Acosta made waves this week when he complained about his experience… Read More
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Founder of Congress’ Media Fairness Caucus Has a Prescription for Curing Media Bias
The Daily Signal spoke last week with Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, about media bias. Smith discussed the House Media Fairness Caucus, which he founded, how… Read More
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Facebook Says It Has Identified a Political Influence Campaign Aimed at Creating Left-Wing ‘Resistance’
Facebook announced Tuesday that it has removed 32 inauthentic Instagram and Facebook profiles and pages because the company believes they were part of a coordinated… Read More
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How Censorship by Facebook Reinforces This Writer’s Point on Liberals’ Intolerance
Less than a third of the way into his upcoming book on nationalism, Israeli philosopher and scholar Yoram Hazony warns about the growing censorship constricting… Read More
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Podcast: A High Schooler Goes to Washington
On today’s edition of The Daily Signal podcast, Rob Bluey and Ginny Montalbano interview high school student Genna Montalbano (Ginny’s younger sister) about her experience at… Read More
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Media Misses: Trump Proves Pundits Wrong
We break down the top media moments this week—and plenty of misses. President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. economy is growing at its fastest… Read More
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Problematic Women: Meghan McCain Speaks Out on Socialism
In this week’s edition of “Problematic Women,” we discuss the backlash Meghan McCain received after tearing apart socialism and warning against it on ABC’s “The… Read More
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Rand Paul Talks Comey and Trump at Dinner With Conservative High Schoolers
Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., talked about the scandals plaguing U.S. intelligence and law enforcement officials, the Russia probe, and why he gets along with President… Read More
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Donald Trump Jr. Fires Up Young Conservatives, Calls Them ‘Only Real Rebels’
Donald Trump Jr. engaged a lively ballroom filled with conservative high school students Tuesday night, commending them for being “the only real rebels” and for… Read More
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We Are Living Amid the Greatest Hysteria in American History
You and I are living through the greatest mass hysteria in American history. For many Americans, the McCarthy era held that dubious distinction, but what… Read More
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Media Misses: Judge Jeanine Pirro Triggers Whoopi Goldberg
We break down the top media moments this week—and plenty of misses. The media lost it this week when President Donald Trump made some questionable… Read More
SocietyNews
Facebook Removes Death Threats Toward Republicans After Lawmaker Calls It Out
Facebook removed a page Tuesday that posted incitements to violence and implied death threats after a Republican lawmaker called the company out. During a hearing… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Media Finds Conservative Leaders Guilty Until Proven Innocent
First it was Republican Congressman Jim Jordan. Now it’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. These men are considered guilty by association for being in proximity… Read More
SocietyCommentary
The Bias Problem Plaguing America’s Social Media Platforms
Americans deserve the facts, objectively reported. They know media bias is pervasive. A recent Morning Consult poll found that only a quarter of voters now… Read More
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Media Misses: CNN and President Trump Get Testy Overseas
To our loyal viewers: This week, look for our new and exciting “Media Misses” show, replacing “Must-See Moments,” where we’re breaking down the top news… Read More
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Jimmy Kimmel Wades Into Politics Again and Misleads His Viewers Along the Way
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel on Thursday deleted a video clip from Twitter and YouTube that falsely informed viewers that a proposed Federal Communications Commission rule… Read More
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Podcast: The Week in Review, Plus an Introduction to Independent Voter Network
On today’s edition of The Daily Signal podcast, Rob Bluey and Ginny Montalbano interview Lindsay France, business and politics editor at Independent Voter Network. IVN… Read More
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YouTube Will Use ‘Quality News’ Sources to Fight Fake News
YouTube is working with news organizations to deem “authoritative” and “quality” news sources in an effort to combat fake news and conspiracy theories. “[W]e’re announcing… Read More
