Viewpoint: For political discourse, polls could do more harm than good
“Polls have become an essential part of the news, particularly in the run-up to an election. But it can have a negative effect on how democracy works.”
“Polls have become an essential part of the news, particularly in the run-up to an election. But it can have a negative effect on how democracy works.”
“The judge should have blocked the deal: It will likely increase economic inequality.”
“There was a period when websites didn’t rely on user data for profit margins, when people still viewed the internet as a radical laboratory for freedom and liberty.”
A media historian uses declassified government documents to show how both sides of the Iron Curtain worked to have the projects canned.
From its start half a century ago, National Public Radio heralded a new approach to the sound of radio in the United States.
Cartoons were historically aimed at adult audiences, but in the decades since, they’ve swung from becoming a children’s staple right back to finding a home in the heart of a more-mature audience.
Research shows only one in five people can actually spot misleading content. One way to help fight the spread of misinformation: Assign credibility ratings to news sources.
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Tracking apps carry privacy and numerous other risks for children. Parents should think twice before buying them for their kids.