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  2. Media bias in the United States - Wikipedia

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    v. t. e. Claims of media bias generally focus on the idea of media outlets reporting news in a way that seems partisan. Other claims argue that outlets sometimes sacrifice objectivity in pursuit of growth or profits. Some academics in fields like media studies, journalism, communication, political science and economics have looked at bias of ...

  3. Media bias - Wikipedia

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    Media bias occurs when journalists and news producers show bias in how they report and cover news. The term "media bias" implies a pervasive or widespread bias contravening of the standards of journalism, rather than the perspective of an individual journalist or article. [1] The direction and degree of media bias in various countries is widely ...

  4. Representation of African Americans in media - Wikipedia

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    African Americans. The representation of African Americans in speech, writing, still or moving pictures has been a major concern in mainstream American culture and a component of media bias in the United States. [1] Such media representation is not always seen in a positive light and propagates controversial and misconstrued images of what ...

  5. Media Bias/Fact Check - Wikipedia

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    Media Bias/Fact Check ( MBFC) is an American website founded in 2015 by Dave M. Van Zandt. [1] It considers four main categories and multiple subcategories in assessing the "political bias" and "factual reporting" of media outlets. [2] [3] It is widely used, but has been criticized for its methodology. [4]

  6. Mass media in the United States - Wikipedia

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    There are several types of mass media in the United States: television, radio, cinema, newspapers, magazines, and web sites. The U.S. also has a strong music industry. New York City, Manhattan in particular, and to a lesser extent Los Angeles, are considered the epicenters of U.S. media. Many media entities are controlled by large for-profit ...

  7. United States news media and the Vietnam War - Wikipedia

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    The role of the media in the perception of the Vietnam War has been widely noted. Intense levels of graphic news coverage correlated with dramatic shifts of public opinion regarding the conflict, and there is controversy over what effect journalism had on support or opposition to the war, as well as the decisions that policymakers made in ...

  8. Ideological bias on Wikipedia - Wikipedia

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    Ideological bias on Wikipedia, especially in its English-language edition, has been the subject of academic analysis and public criticism of the project. Questions relate to whether its content is biased due to the political, religious, or other ideologies its volunteer editors may adhere to. These all draw concerns as to the possible effects ...

  9. Stereotypes of Americans - Wikipedia

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    Stereotypes of American people (here meaning citizens of the United States) can today be found in virtually all cultures. They often manifest in America's own television and in the media's portrayal of the United States as seen in other countries, but can also be spread by literature, art, and public opinion.