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Superfreakonomics Will Misinform Readers on Climate Science

Melanie Fitzpatrick | Posted 10.16.2009 | Books

Read More: Global Warming Arguments, Climate Science, Superfreakonomics, Misinformation, New Books, Books, Global Warming, Climate Change, Books News
Melanie Fitzpatrick

The forthcoming SuperFreakonomics, written by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner, plays fast and loose with the scientific consensus on climate change.

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A Faith Declaration for Health Care Reform

Jim Wallis | Posted 10.07.2009 | Politics

Read More: Health Care Bill, Dialogue, Public Policy, Social Justice, Debate, Religious Beliefs, Misinformation, Dignity, Abolition, Religious, Biblical, Community, Health-Care Debate, Healing, Biblical Principles, Legislation, America, Civil Rights, Ten Commandments, Moral Values, Insurance Company, Abortion, Profits, Common Good, Principle, Civil Rights Movement, Faith Community, Health Insurance, Health Care Reform, Gospel, Health Care, Politics News
Jim Wallis

There is no one "right" religious position on how health care should look; but I believe there are some fundamental moral and even biblical principles on which to evaluate any final legislative agreement.

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How the Times Legitimizes Propaganda on Health Care Reform

Jonathan Weiler | Posted 09.25.2009 | Media

Read More: Mainstream Media, Health Care Reform, Misinformation, Media News
Jonathan Weiler

One has to wonder -- what in this story merited such prominence in The New York Times?

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More Lipstick On Chevron's Pig

Paul Paz y Miño | Posted 07.19.2009 | Media

Read More: Environment, Oil, Misinformation, Media, Chevron, Cnn, Ecuador, Media News
Paul Paz y Miño

Sooner of later the neighbors will smell that tremendous mountain of decaying garbage Chevron's been hiding in the backyard.

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Are Americans Still Stupid?*

Rick Shenkman | Posted 06.15.2009 | Politics

Read More: Stupidity, Barack Obama, Misinformation, 2008 Election, Politics News
Rick Shenkman

Misinformation is as apt to be swallowed by people as factual information. More troubling, voters don't seem to know where to turn for reliable information.

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Jason Linkins

Fox News Chyron Fails Mathematics

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 05.04.2009 | Politics

Read More: Fox News, Misinformation, Media Criticism, George W. Bush, Obama Budget, Barack Obama, Chyron Watch, Politics News

OH NOES! Fox News' Chyrons have been all a-chirrup with alarm and outrage over the size of President Barack Obama's budget, which is terrifying and s...

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System of a Down and Eurovision: False Turkish Claim Exposed

Harut Sassounian | Posted 02.23.2009 | Entertainment

Read More: Heavy Metal, Turkey, Misinformation, Turkish Parliament, Armenian Genocide, System of a Down, Turkish Media, Erdogan, Warner, Eurovision Song Contest, Armenia, Moscow, Serj Tankian, Turkish Claims, Finland, Rock Band, Soad, Entertainment News
Harut Sassounian

The Turkish media regularly reports false stories and makes exaggerated claims. The latest example of misinformation involves System of a Down's supposed appearance on Eurovision.

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Turks Create False Impressions To Block Obama's Promises

Harut Sassounian | Posted 01.03.2009 | World

Read More: Pres. Gul, Politics, Turkey, Tbilisi, Misinformation, Armenia, Blockade, Georgia, Pres. Sargsyan, President Obama, Armenian Genocide Bill, International Politics, Armenian Genocide, Campaign Promises, World News
Harut Sassounian

Informed that Obama intends to carry out his promises, the Turkish government is anxious to conclude an agreement to block Congress from taking a stand on the Armenian Genocide.

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How Are Lawyers Like Politicians?

Rick Shenkman | Posted 06.26.2008 | Politics

Read More: Ignorance, Politics, Stupid, Lawyers, Myths, Attorneys, Misinformation, Voter Disenfranchisement, Voters, Democracy, Politics News
Rick Shenkman

Lawyers have to appeal to juries the way pols have to appeal to voters. But there's one difference: you can't squeeze all of America's voters into a jury box to hear your opening and closing statements.

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