Explores the influence of corporate ownership over news media. Almost all media that reach a large audience in the United States are owned by for-profit corporations–institutions that by law are obligated to put the profits of their investors ahead of all other considerations. The goal of maximizing profits is often in conflict with the practice […]
What’s wrong with sensationalism?
Identifies sensationalism in various news reports Profit-driven news organizations are under great pressure to boost ratings by sensationalizing the news: focusing attention on lurid, highly emotional stories, often featuring a bizarre cast of characters and a gripping plot but devoid of significance to most people’s lives.
CounterSpin
A weekly radio show that critically examines major news stories CounterSpin is FAIR’s weekly radio show, hosted by Janine Jackson, Steve Rendall and Peter Hart. It’s heard on more than 125 noncommercial stations across the United States and Canada.
Extra!
Past issues of FAIR’s hard-hitting magazine of documented media criticism.
FTC’s Complaint Website
File a complaint about violence in movies, music, and games The FTC is accepting complaints about the advertising, marketing, or sale of violent entertainment products to children online (select media violence in the line marked “Subject of Your Complaint”).
FTC’s Entertainment Ratings Website
Pocket guide to ratings for movies, video games, and music
Marketing violent Entertainment to Children
A report to Congress reviewing media industry practices
Militant Muslims and the U.S.
Unit 4 from Media Construction of the Middle East Curriculum This unit reviews the origins of Islam, colonialism in the Middle East, the Islamic Revolution in Iran and the growth of militant Muslims. It explores the historical, cultural and religious roots of the Islamic resurgence and its role in the contemporary Middle East. Students learn […]
War in Iraq: Whose Voice, Whose Story?
Unit 3 from Media Construction of the Middle East Curriculum This unit teaches the history of Iraq, contemporary Iraqi/U.S. relations, and the current war. It deepens student thinking through presenting conflicting perspectives and claims and encourages students to use multiple sources and perspectives when evaluating truths.
Israel/Palestine: Histories in Conflict
Unit 2 from Media Construction of the Middle East Curriculum It presents different political, religious, national, cultural and historic perspectives in a variety of different media sources and documents (history texts, newspapers, web pages, documentary films, songs, maps, etc.) for students to decode.
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