"Journalism is tied to a set of ethical standards and values, including truth and accuracy, fairness and impartiality, and accountability. However, journalism today often strays from objective fact, resulting in biased news and endless examples of bias." https://t.co/CKGToNC3rW
2024 is here and it's time to remind everyone about media bias. We are all biased whether we like it or not. It's important to admit that and remember that while reading any news source (local or national). Let's fight intolerance and stop seeing each other as the "other side".
We should all be extra careful about how we consume news coverage across the political spectrum, especially in 2024. There are several types of media bias, including spin, slant, sensationalism, omission, story choice, word choice, use of adjectives, etc. examples:
@AldermanLaSpata@SamRoyko@sportsrapport@DanielLaSpata What is @AldermanLaSpata doing to address the dangerous pedestrian situation during rush hour between Fullerton and diversey along California ave? Crosswalks are blocked and commuters are acting with various levels of road rage daily. FYI I am a 1st ward resident.
@CWBChicago congrats to your team. Your work has been professional and invaluable. Stories are going wide and you deserve the credit. Keep up the great work.
@DanielLaSpata I am kindof curious who this is directed at. Design elements should be part of the community conversation. I have concerns on the safety plans for the southern bike lanes being used as a pedestrian crosswalk. CDOT denied a pedestrian crosswalk there in the concrete design. thnx
@Jenna_Barnes thanks for covering the safety meeting tonight. You can say “2nd Ward staffer Steve Niketopoulos” in your story if you’d like to update the quote. I’m at Steve.niketopoulos @ https://t.co/3O6zOCcl9E for my contact info.
now taking walk-ins at 1639 N Wells. ages 16 and up, @pfizer Bring photocopy of your ID and insurance card (if you have one, not mandatory) Meet the amazing Ravinia Festival soloist Sarah Greene from Season 6 of the hit show, Glee
As vaccine eligibility expands to all adults nationwide, @SteveKornacki tracks the latest numbers of vaccinations in the US and shows how they compare globally.
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