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Fordian Slip: On the Mayor Rob Ford Scandal

December 13, 2013
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Fordian Slip: On the Mayor Rob Ford Scandal

The underlying discourse of the interview is that media scrutiny and critique is the modus operandi of liberal/leftist/elitists. But who, exactly, are the elitists?
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The Distribution of Sympathy and the Death Penalty

October 2, 2011
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The Distribution of Sympathy and the Death Penalty

On September 21, both Troy Davis and Russell Brewer were executed in Texas. Despite differences, the two cases both demonstrate inequalities in the way individuals are able to appear as victims (or perpetrators) within legal procedure and decisions.
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Reflections on the Challenger Disaster 25 Years Later

January 28, 2011
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Reflections on the Challenger Disaster 25 Years Later

25 years ago today, one of the most significant tragedy-induced media events of the twentieth century took place: the Challenger Disaster.
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What Do You Think? Framing the Olympics

March 5, 2010
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What Do You Think? Framing the Olympics

Which frames bugged you, and which roped you in?
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Is There Room for Narrative Complexity in News about Politics?

February 5, 2010
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Is There Room for Narrative Complexity in News about Politics?

Stewart praises Fox News for presenting a clear and simple narrative, and chastises Obama for his lack of the same. Citizens need stories, even in politics. But do they have to be so simple in an age of complexity?
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The Role of the Media in Times of Crisis

January 21, 2010
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The Role of the Media in Times of Crisis

The US television coverage of Haiti has me thinking about the role of media in a humanitarian crisis.
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