Media Coverage of the War

How Big Media Misses the Biggest Stories and Some More Stories They Will Miss

Gary Shapiro | Posted 04.02.2009 | Media


Gary Shapiro

We are in trouble unless we have an honest inquiry and discussion on the big issues of our time -- and they all come down to money and priorities.

Time To Reverse 'Dover' Policy

Jon Soltz | Posted 03.20.2009 | Media


Jon Soltz

Showing unidentified flag-draped coffins coming into Dover (or any other ports of entry) is an unfortunate part of war that the public has a right to see.

Would President Bush Have Gone To War In Iraq If He Faced Incessant Coverage Of That War By the Television Networks?

Norman Horowitz | Posted 01.14.2009 | Media


Norman Horowitz

In the past, aggressive media coverage helped turn around public opinion about the Vietnam War. The press did ultimately get beyond the pro-military reporting from Vietnam.

Pentagon And The Media Fall In Love Again

NY Times | Tom Shanker | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


The anguished relationship between the military and the news media appears to be on the mend as battlefield successes from the troop increase in Iraq ...