Media Bias, esp. Alleged “Liberal Bias” of the Media, 1994 - 1997
Comment from Mark Dery
Folder contains articles documenting the tactical use of the smear tactic (“liberal media bias”) by the Right to demonize journalists and the newsmedia in general; articles on media bias as demonstrable fact; direct-mail marketing by Republican politicians, GOP organizations, conservative and far-right publications and organizations (such as the Cato Institute) weaponizing the charge of “liberal media bias”; less frequent instances of liberal/Left/progressive outlets such as The Nation and Steven Brill’s Content using the charge of conservative/establishment/corporate media bias to solicit subscriptions.
Dates
- Creation: 1994 - 1997
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 3.36 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the University of Iowa Special Collections Repository
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