Elections

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A new study on media coverage of the presidential campaign shows that the media is biased – for whoever is perceived to be winning the “horse race.” And what are the scariest things about the media?

McCain's Kitchen Sink Strategy
McCain NewsLadder

With less than three weeks to go in the run-up to the presidential election, the McCain campaign, with help from the Republican National Committee, continued to keep its focus on attempts to discredit the Democratic contender, Sen. Barack Obama, more than on the policy goals of G.O.P. standard-bearer Sen. John McCain -- or those of either man, for that matter.

The Open Debate Coalition wants to change the format of political debates to make them accountable and open to the people. And privacy policies are important to consumers – but they take too long to read. A new study from Carnegie Mellon breaks it down.

UPDATE Action Alert: DN! Journalists Facing Charges for Reporting on the
Republican National Convention

Charges against Amy Goodman still hold; Nicole Salazar and Sharif abdel
Kouddous could still be charged with FELONY RIOT

CONTACT THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE - DEMAND THAT ALL CHARGES OR POTENTIAL
CHARGES BE IMMEDIATELY DROPPED:
Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner

August 10th protests against electoral politics at the Pepsi Center in Denver.

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Calling the FCC’s decision to relax media ownership rules “arrogant” and a “cave-in to corporate interests,” Sen. Byron Dorgan (D-N.D.) introduced a “Resolution of Disapproval” that would nullify the decision. And a new study on the 2008 presidential primaries shows that news coverage about the “horse race” dominates all other aspects of campaigning.

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