Celebrities often use the awards shows such as the Oscars and the Grammys to make political statements. Is it important for actors, athletes, musical artists and other public figures to address important public policy topics? Or should they limit their… Read More ›
Decisions not to file criminal charges are an important part of news stories. But those decisions leave out a lot of chapters.
Songs inspired by April Fools’ Day.
This semester’s PolitiFact workshop at St. Bonaventure University has produced its third story. Tyler Smith and Jonny Walker fact-checked a statement in a campaign ad by New York gubernatorial candidate Tom Suozzi: “The Manhattan DA is actually proposing to downgrade… Read More ›
Paywalls generate revenue that makes it possible for news organizations to operate. But because the media has a responsibility to keep citizens informed about important news and information, should content be available for the general public free of charge? Here… Read More ›
Graphic photos and videos of the war in Ukraine are disturbing and can be insensitive to the victims and their families, but news organizations have a responsibility to show just how ugly and horrifying the reality of war is. Complicating… Read More ›
By Michael P. Riccards Pope Francis has begun the synod process by insisting that there be a listening exercise from the bottom up so each diocese and probably each mature parish will have focus groups to talk about the church and… Read More ›
This semester’s PolitiFact workshop at St. Bonaventure University has produced its second story. Meghan Hall fact-checked a statement by New York State Sen. Rob Ortt: “With the ongoing pandemic, our State Park attendance is at the highest it’s ever been.”… Read More ›
Students participating in this semester’s workshop with PolitiFact have completed their first story. Elizabeth Egan and Marnique Olivieri-Panepento fact-checked a tweet by U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a Democrat who represents New York’s 16th District: “More white legacy students get admitted… Read More ›
The manner in which information is delivered has changed significantly, so is a speech still the most effective way for a president to update the American people?
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