Effects of Crime and Violence in Neighborhoods and Schools on the School Behavior and Performance of Adolescents -- Bowen and Bowen 14 (3): 319 -- Journal of Adolescent Research

Effects of Crime and Violence in Neighborhoods and Schools on the School Behavior and Performance of Adolescents -- Bowen and Bowen 14 (3): 319 -- Journal of Adolescent Research

Call out Fox for doctoring the truth

May 6, 2009 Dear Fred, Fox News continues to make a mockery of its "Fair & Balanced" slogan. Over the past two weeks alone, we have documented multiple instances of Fox News airing video clips of progressives that were cropped in a way that blatantly misrepresented their original statements. Watch the video, then email Fox News and let them know we deserve the unedited truth, not manufactured smears. For example, on the May 1 edition of The O'Reilly Factor, guest host Laura Ingraham presented clips of Al Gore's April 24 congressional testimony to suggest that Gore has profited from his environmental advocacy. The clips had been edited to remove his statements that he donates all of the money he makes from climate-related work to a nonprofit organization that seeks to solve the climate crisis. Far from being a solitary instance, Fox's distortive editing is evidence of a larger pattern at the network. The same night Ingraham smeared Gore, Fox aired a report by congressional correspondent Major Garrett that purported to give "a description" of how President Obama's nominee to replace Justice Souter on the Supreme Court "will interpret the law." Garrett proceeded to air a statement by the president expressing how he views empathy as a quality he would like to see in a justice. Garrett then claimed that this sentiment "aggravates those who believe justices should follow the Constitution and legislative intent." But Garrett cropped out the very next sentence of Obama's speech, when he stated that he will "seek somebody who is dedicated to the rule of law, who honors our constitutional traditions, who respects the integrity of the judicial process and the appropriate limits of the judicial role." Watch the video, then email Fox News and let them know we deserve the unedited truth, not manufactured smears. Dating back to 2006, we have documented numerous examples of Fox News airing deceptively edited footage of President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, former President Bill Clinton, Rep. Barney Frank, and several Democratic senators. These smears stand in stark contrast to basic journalistic ethics. Fox News is doing its viewers a disservice by providing them with blatant misinformation that blurs the line separating news and legitimate commentary from political activism and demagoguery. Watch the video, then email Fox News and let them know we deserve the unedited truth, not manufactured smears. Thank you for your continued help in our fight to hold the media accountable. Eric Burns President Media Matters for America   © 2008 Media Matters for America 1625 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Suite 300, Washington, D.C. 20036

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Obama expresses regret for Afghan civilian deaths

Obama expresses regret for Afghan civilian deaths: "Flanked by the leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan, President Barack Obama expressed deep U.S. regret Wednesday for civilian casualties in a deadly incident this week in western Afghanistan, promising 'every effort' to avoid recurrences in the war against a rising Taliban insurgency. Obama had a more upbeat and determined tone as he lauded 'unprecedented cooperation' between the two neighbors in fighting Taliban and other extremist threats."

Senate moves toward easing mortgage terms

Senate moves toward easing mortgage terms: "Trying to curb home foreclosures, the Senate voted on Wednesday to make it easier for homeowners with risky credit to switch to a lower-cost mortgage backed by the government. The bill, passed 91-5, also would give banks a break by encouraging reduced fees they must pay for the government to insure deposits."

Bush attorneys who wrote terror memo face backlash

Bush attorneys who wrote terror memo face backlash: "Pressure is mounting against two former Bush administration attorneys who wrote the legal memos used to support harsh interrogation techniques that critics say constituted torture."

Madoff secretary: His silence is protecting others

Madoff secretary: His silence is protecting others: "Bernard Madoff's longtime secretary said Wednesday that she believes the disgraced financier is not cooperating with authorities in order to protect others, and that he was a flirtatious boss who frequented massage parlors."

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Pakistan pounds Taliban; fighters pour into Swat

Pakistan pounds Taliban; fighters pour into Swat: "Helicopter gunships and mortar teams pounded militant strongholds Wednesday, killing dozens outside emerald mines, the military said, as Taliban reinforcements poured down from their mountain hide-outs and seized homes and government buildings."

Maine becomes 5th state to allow same-sex marriage

Maine becomes 5th state to allow same-sex marriage: "Maine's governor signed a freshly passed bill Wednesday approving gay marriage, making it the fifth state to approve the practice and moving New England closer to allowing it throughout the region."

Amex, JPMorgan, Bank of New York Mellon pass tests

Amex, JPMorgan, Bank of New York Mellon pass tests: "Leaked results of the government's stress tests of 19 large banks are boosting investor confidence in the financial sector."

US begins talks with Afghan, Pakistani leaders

US begins talks with Afghan, Pakistani leaders: "The Obama administration took on high-stakes diplomacy with the leaders of Afghanistan and Pakistan Wednesday, seeking more cooperation against Taliban militants while apologizing for a U.S. bombing strike that Afghans said killed dozens of innocent civilians."

Banks returning bailouts will face conditions

Banks returning bailouts will face conditions: "Banks that want to pay back their federal bailout funds and free themselves from government restrictions on compensation and dividends will have to sever their ties to another financial assistance program."

Obama to press Pakistan on fight against Taliban

Obama to press Pakistan on fight against Taliban: "President Barack Obama wants Pakistan to step up its commitment to fighting Taliban militants who are growing in strength and compromising vital U.S. interests."

Pakistani Helicopters attack Taliban militants

Pakistani Helicopters attack Taliban militants: "Pakistan attacked Taliban militants with helicopter gunships and mortar rounds in a northwestern region Wednesday, as residents hunkered down in their homes ahead of an expected offensive in the extremist stronghold, witnesses and officials said."