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Rosie O’Donnell: QuiverFull Movement 'Even Scarier' Because Evangelical Christians Practice It  
• Radio host follows liberals' lead when discussing procreation.  
Colleen Raezler -- March 17, 2010

Media Ignore Boy Scouts’ 100th Anniversary in Favor of Pro-Gay Agenda
• Only ABC, NPR noted the Scouts centennial. 
Colleen Raezler -- March 17, 2010

WaPo ‘On Faith’: Glenn Beck Using ‘Same Strategy of the Hitler Youth’
• Stevens-Arroyo blasts Fox commentator's position on social justice in Catholic Church.
Sarah Knoploh & Matt Philbin -- March 16, 2010

CNN Documentary Depicts Sex Change as a 'Medical Necessity ... Done to Preserve Life'
• CNN devotes a two-hour program to support of transsexuality, gives 47 seconds to opponents.  
Carolyn Plocher -- March 15, 2010

Imus Takes on ‘Tehran Tom’ Hanks with Pro-American Historian
• 'Imus in the Morning' offers much-needed retort to anti-America Hollywood
Anthony Kang -- March 12, 2010

'Early Show' Sympathizes with Lesbian Girl in Cancelled Prom
• Constance McMillen and her lawyer the only voices in segment on controversy.
Sarah Knoploh -- March 12, 2010

Bias by the Numbers: WaPo Giddy Over Gay Marriage
• Paper’s reporting on DC same-sex marriage ruling quotes supporters 10 times more than opponents.
Colleen Raezler -- March 12, 2010

Calvin Klein 'X' Ad Aims for X-Rated Theme
• Famous brand releases yet another vulgar underwear advertisement full of 'censored' profanity and underwear-clad men offering to show more of themselves.
Sarah Knoploh -- March 11, 2010

Behar Calls for Limbaugh’s Firing Over ‘Massa’ Play on Words
• Not even guest Jesse Ventura agrees with the HLN host.
Jeff Poor -- March 11, 2010

Conservatives, Christians the Real ‘Victims’ of NBC’s Liberal ‘Law & Order: SVU’
• Police procedural skewers traditional values in portrayals of current social issues.
Colleen Raezler -- March 10, 2010

CBS' Early Show Highlights Pro-Cohabitation Study, Ignores Critics
• CBS' Harry Smith and author Hannah Silegson tout cohabitation but ignore the consequences.
Carolyn Plocher -- March 10, 2010

'Rachel Maddow Show': Stupak Abortion Stance '15 Minutes of Fame'
• MSNBC guest host denigrates Democratic Michigan congressman's principled stand on health care reform.
Jeff Poor -- March 10, 2010

WaPo's McCartney Equates Gay Activist with U.S. Founding Fathers
• Post columnists gets carried away celebrating gays getting 'first-class due.'
Carolyn Plocher -- March 8, 2010

Mo’Nique: Open Marriage Not a ‘Deal Breaker’
• Oscar winner endorses and discusses her open marriage on Barbara Walter’s Special.
Sarah Knoploh -- March 8, 2010

Patel: 'Van Jones, Faith Hero'
• HuffPo Religion section fawns over former Green Jobs czar for supposedly 'loving Glen Beck,' while failing to point out why Jones resigned.
Sarah Knoploh -- March 5, 2010

WaPo's 'On Faith' Column Pushes Liberal Agenda on Homosexuality
• McLaren argues that someone close must 'come out;' adds that 'loud public debate will continue to rage.'  
Sarah Knoploh -- March 5, 2010

WaPo Celebrates Legalization of Gay Marriage in D.C.
• Alexander and Marimow enthuse that the ‘fight’ for gay marriage has been won.
Sarah Knoploh -- March 4, 2010

Double Standard: NPR Applies Varying Terminology on Gun Rights vs. Abortion
• Cato analysis finds NPR readily calls Second Amendment rights advocates 'gun advocates' but has seldom used the same jargon for abortion, pornography.
Jeff Poor -- March 4, 2010

Vanity Fair: Letterman Affair was Just Dave Being Dave
• Emotionally troubled star can’t help it if women throw themselves at him, according to article.
Anthony Kang -- March 3, 2010

Sex, Violence and Hate: the Top 10 Most Disgusting Attacks on Conservative Women
• As Women’s History Month begins, a look at how the media treated conservative women in 2009.
Colleen Raezler -- March 3, 2010

USA Today Reports on Porn Industry’s Financial Woes
• Jon Swartz highlights the problems that are causing the porn industry of suffer financially, but fails to detail the problems with the porn industry.
Sarah Knoploh -- March 2, 2010

Bizarre Bachmann Obsession Strikes Again: Lefty Group Introduces Derogatory Comic Book
• Latest liberal attach on congresswoman already in its third issue.
Jeff Poor -- February 28, 2010

Washington Post Profiles Abortion Doctor Helping 'Meet Need' in South Dakota
• Abortion provider Carol Ball shares her difficulties, criticizes pro-life protesters, declares 'We're right and they're wrong.'
Sarah Knoploh -- February 26, 2010

Joy Behar’s View of Monogamy: ‘A Life Sentence’
• CNN talk show host discusses sex addiction and porn with adult film star, anti-porn pastor and psychiatrist.
Colleen Raezler -- February 25, 2010

HuffPo + Religion Still Equals a Liberal Blogspot
• ‘HuffPost Religion’ offers up left-coast takes on faith.
Sarah Knoploh -- February 25, 2010

Vanity Fair: Conservative Magazines Rise on Hate
• Obama hate a boon to right wing publishing, says Pressman.
Carolyn Plocher and Matt Philbin -- February 24, 2010

WaPo’s Marcus Doesn’t Get Opposition to Repealing ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
• Columnist can’t fathom ‘squeamishness’ about gays in uniform.
Sarah Knoploh -- February 24, 2010

Journalists Applaud Perez Hilton, Howard Stern, as Potential Replacements on ‘American Idol’
• Shock jock and vulgar gossip blogger would make for less family-friendly show
Colleen Raezler -- February 24, 2010

WaPo's Jacoby: American Coverage of Olympics 'Profoundly Anti-Intellectual,' Proof of America's 'Arrogant Provincialism'
• Journalist Susan Jacoby claims focusing on Americans during the Olympics adds to our 'delusion' of 'superior American morality.'
Carolyn Plocher -- February 24, 2010

Boston Globe Belatedly Sees Islam in Ft. Hood Shooting
• Almost along among the media, the paper determines that P.C. kept Army from dealing with Hasan.
Anthony Kang -- February 22, 2010

French Writer Levy Salutes Polanski, Calls Him 'Courageous' in HuffPo Article
• French writer applauds Polanski for fighting against the 'bastards' that have tried to bring him down.
Carolyn Plocher -- February 22, 2010

CNN Perpetuates Dangerous Tuskegee Myth
• In ‘Black in America,’ O’Brien repeats as fact the poisonous legend of medical experiments.
Anthony Kang -- February 19, 2010

At CPAC, Breitbart Calls NY Times Reporter who Alleged Racism 'Despicable'
• Web entrepreneur and publisher of BigGovernment.com blasts Times' Kate Zernike for alleging racism at conservative event and explains the 'social justice' mentality.
Jeff Poor -- February 19, 2010

Judging Hilton: Not Fit for ‘American Idol’
• Current host Simon Cowell thinks Hilton would make a good replacement on hit television show.
Sarah Knoploh -- February 19, 2010

Movie About Gay Men=Not a 'Gay Movie'  
• Actor Ewan McGregor points out how media didn’t label film about a man who 'comes out' as gay.  
Sarah Knoploh -- February 18, 2010

Bias by the Numbers: Networks Give 30 Minutes to Tiger; Nothing for Right's Mt. Vernon Statement  
• Omission reveals media priorities that ignore conservatives, hype sex and deliver tabloid TV over news.
Colleen Raezler -- February 18, 2010

Behar and Kathy Griffin: Religious Groups 'Self-Righteous' and 'Hypercritical,' 'Most Fun' to Rip On
• 'Comediennes' relish insulting the religious.
Carolyn Plocher -- February 17, 2010

Media Cast Liberal Republican Meghan McCain as ‘Voice of Young Conservatives’
• McCain claims to be ‘in love’ with the GOP and tries to tear it away from conservatives every chance she gets.
Colleen Raezler -- February 17, 2010

Maher Strikes Again: Americans 'Not Bright Enough to Really Understand the Issues'
• HBO's 'Real Time' host insists Obama administration should have acted without consideration of citizens on NYC terrorism trial and health care due to their intellect.
Jeff Poor -- February 17, 2010

Talen: ‘Making Marriage a Gated Community, is Tantamount to Violence’
• HuffPo features article by Reverend Billy pushing for gay marriage.  
Sarah Knoploh -- February 16, 2010

USA Today Still Stomping on Tebow Superbowl Ad
• Paper questions Pam Tebow's 'choice' to ignore doctors.
Carolyn Plocher -- February 16, 2010

The Ultimate Valentine Date: Un-Marry Your Spouse for Gay Rights
• Bill Talen offers event in support for gay marriage; USA Today finds it 'unoriginal.'
Sarah Knoploh -- February 12, 2010

Coffee and the Second Amendment Don’t Mix, According to Alternet
• Chain coffee shop Starbucks allows for the right to bear arms, much to the disliking of some.
Sarah Knoploh -- February 11, 2010

Gay Activist on Behar Show: 'Conservative' Hollywood will Sideline Anne Hathaway for Leaving Catholic Church
• Signorile imagines there are conservatives in Beverly Hills and liberals in the Catholic pews. 
Carolyn Plocher -- February 11, 2010

NBC’s ‘SVU:’ Abortion Debate Boils Down to ‘Pro-Choice or No Choice’
• Case of murdered abortionist focused on profession as likely motive – with pro-lifers the likely culprit.
Colleen Raezler -- February 11, 2010

Rosie O’Donnell: ‘We Sort of Started to Humanize’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck
• Radio show exhibits liberal ‘tolerance’ at its best.
Colleen Raezler -- February 10, 2010

Anne Hathaway Leaves Church to Media Cheers
• Actress cites Catholic position on homosexuality; USA Today and The Huffington Post call the Church ‘intolerant.’
Sarah Knoploh -- February 9, 2010

Arianna Huffington: Free Speech Applies Only to Liberals
• Huffington Post founder finds fault with “paranoid style” of conservative speech while ignoring inflammatory liberal accusations.
Colleen Raezler -- February 9, 2010

New Pseudo-Reality Show Lets Viewers Vote for Abortions
• Abortion as entertainment?
Carolyn Plocher -- February 9, 2010

Deutsch Say Tebow Ad Starts Down ‘Slippery Slope’; Compares it to Gay-Dating Spot
• Former CNBC host, ad executive warns it wasn’t the content of the ad, but what’s on Focus on the Family Web site that is a threat.
Jeff Poor -- February 8, 2010

Sportswriter Dan Graziano Claims Tim Tebow ‘Made a Poor Decision’ in Appearing in Super Bowl Ad
• Writer characterizes Focus on the Family as ‘an extremist organization that aggressively preaches hate, intolerance and anti-intellectualism.’
Colleen Raezler -- February 5, 2010

Beck Should Be Institutionalized, ‘Abusive’ to Have Him on TV Says ‘Daily Show’ Creator
• Lizz Winstead, co-creator of popular Comedy Central program, takes critical jabs at highly rated Fox News host.
Jeff Poor -- February 5, 2010

Post's Milbank Gushes Over Admiral's Plea to End Ban on Gays in Military; Attacked Supporter of Current Policy in 2008  
• Writer proves he has different standards for different beliefs.  
Colleen Raezler -- February 3, 2010

Broadcasts Networks Lead Cheers for JCS Opposition to ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’
• ABC's Diane Saywer calls testimony ‘dramatic’ and ‘truly historic.'
Brent Baker -- February 3, 2010

CNN Boosts Repeal of 'Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell'
• Gay activists in favor of changing military policy outnumber others 11 to 1 in coverage.  
Colleen Raezler -- February 3, 2010

Huffington: Fox News 'Tumor' Label 'A Legitimate View'  
• Left-wing blog Editor-in-Chief alleges Glenn Beck and Rush Limbaugh have 'strong positions based on fantasy.'
Jeff Poor -- February 2, 2010

Washington Post Says Abstinence Programs 'Might Work' Just Days after Attacking Them
• 'Landmark study' finds lower sexual activity among teens in abstinence-only vs. other programs.
Carolyn Plocher -- February 2, 2010

Slate's Saletan Fights Tebow Pro-Life Ad with 'Grisly Truth' about Pregnancy
• Liberal online magazine says Tebow family shouldn't be 'guide to making abortion decisions.'
Carolyn Plocher -- February 1, 2010

 'Bones' takes a shot at 'Don’t Ask-Don’t Tell'
• Gay propaganda hits prime time soon after president moves to end policy.  
Matt Philbin -- January 29, 2010

Freedom From Religion Foundation: No Need to Honor Christian Humanitarians
• Atheist group starts protest of Mother Teresa’s commemorative stamp.
Colleen Raezler -- January 29, 2010

Grasping at Straws: Olbermann Claims Obama ‘Arrogant’ Label a Racist Euphemism
• MSNBC ‘Countdown’ host accuses six conservatives of using ‘code words’ to attack President based on his race.
Jeff Poor -- January 29, 2010

Behar Accidentally Outs Gays, Says Monogamy Is 'Too Much Trouble'
• Fidelity and manogamy don't have "same weight" for gays, says 'The View' host.
Carolyn Plocher -- January 27, 2010

Time and Post Rehash Old Study to Bash Funding for Abstinence Programs
• Lop-sided reports rely on rehashed data from left-wing pro-abortion group.
Carolyn Plocher -- January 27, 2010

Despite Evidence, Foreign Media Raise Specter of U.S. Military Occupation of Haiti
• International coverage of American assistance in Haiti reveals a suspicion of United States’ motive.
Colleen Raezler -- January 26, 2010

‘Women’s Groups’ Protest Plans to Air Tebow Pro-Life Ad During Super Bowl
• Feminists target the one ad sure to be inoffensive and tasteful.
Matt Philbin -- January 26, 2010

Oprah and GMA ‘Bristle’ at Bristol’s Pledge of Abstinence
• Media mogul and network agree that swearing off sex isn't 'realistic.’
Carolyn Plocher -- January 25, 2010

CNN’s Rick Sanchez Not Sure Who’s Protesting at Annual Pro-Life March in D.C.
• Anchor appears confused about who would attend the March for Life.
Kyle Drennen -- January 22, 2010

Even the MSM Notices TV Getting Really Raunchy
USA Today article details the race to the bottom by sex-obsessed TV producers.
Carolyn Plocher -- January 21, 2010

GMA Criticizes Heidi Montag’s 10 Plastic Surgeries, Calls Her ‘Sad’ and ‘Confused’
• ABC hosts show proper revulsion at celebrity's self-butchery.
Carolyn Plocher -- January 20, 2010

Choosing Life a ‘Controversial’ Decision
• Palins' pro-life magazine cover sparks outrage.
Colleen Raezler -- January 19, 2010

To VH1, Teen Purity is a Short-lived Marketing Trend
Whether for Disney stars or average teens, music network dismisses abstinence as impractical.
Carolyn Plocher -- January 19, 2010

Europe’s Decadent Education
• Lithuania draws ire of European Union for passing pro-family law.
L. Brent Bozell -- January 15, 2010

Secular Left Cries Foul on Religion in Sports
• From Brit Hume and Tiger Woods to Tim Tebow and scripture, liberals don’t get sports and Christianity. But they sure are offended by it.
Matt Philbin -- January 13, 2010

Heidi Montag: a 'Modern Mother Teresa' Who Sings Dirty Songs?
• MTV actress Heidi Montag calls herself a devout Christian but her Playboy appearance and the lyrics from her new album prove otherwise.
Carolyn Plocher -- January 13, 2010

Bonnie Erbe Takes Another Swing at Palin: 'Glamour with No Need for Smarts'
• U.S. News columnist trots out old, disproven insults to former governor, new FNC contributor.
Carolyn Plocher -- January 12, 2010

Newsweek Column: 'Same-sex Marriage is an American Value'  
• Ted Olson pushes for gay unions without taking into account many drawbacks.
Carolyn Plocher -- January 12, 2010

Time Endorses Gay Euro-Pols
• William Lee Adams says lack of education and ‘religious conservative’ attitudes keep homosexuals from U.S. politics.
Carolyn Plocher -- January 11, 2010

Texas’ Colt McCoy: ‘I Always Give God the Glory
• Longhorn quarterback expresses his Christian faith after a disappointing loss.
Colleen Raezler -- January 8, 2010

CBS Tells Parents Teens Should Wait for Sex; Pushes Contraceptives on Teens
• Medical correspondent Jennifer Ashton gives parents and teens conflicting advice about sex.
Colleen Raezler -- January 7, 2010

‘Eat, Love, Pray’ Author: Straight Couples Aren’t Marrying Because Gays Can’t
• With absurd statements on matrimony, best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert joins ranks with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
Carolyn Plocher -- January 6, 2010

CBS’ Medical Correspondent Gives Mixed Messages on Teen Sex
• Dr. Ashton advises sexually active 7th- 8th graders on contraception, then tells host we must try to 'change it.'
Carolyn Plocher -- January 6, 2010

Alter Blasts Cheney for 'Emboldening the Terrorists' -- Says He's 'Very Dangerous' and 'Must Be Stopped'
• Newsweek columnist accuses for VP of depicting President Obama as weak on national security and therefore increasing country's vulnerability.
Jeff Poor -- January 6, 2010

American Library Association’s Not-So-Hidden Gay Agenda
• With its Youth Media Awards, the ALA works to get pro-gay propaganda on library shelves.
Carolyn Plocher -- January 5, 2010

The Daily Beast: ‘Jersey Shore’ ‘Aggressive Predator’ Girls are ‘Progressive’
Blog finds ‘Surprise Feminists’ in the trash on the ‘Shore.’
Carolyn Plocher -- January 5, 2010

Plans for Tebow Pro-Life Super Bowl Ad May Irk QB’s Critics
• The media’s secular left already dislike the Florida star’s public faith.
Matt Philbin -- January 5, 2010

WaPo's Liberal Decade: 'We' Went from ‘Hell’ to ‘Hope’
• Style writer cheered the “tantalizing evolution” into the Obama era.
Tim Graham -- December 31, 2009

Maddow's Peculiar Logic: Rove Shouldn't Oppose Same-Sex Marriage Due to Own Divorce
• MSNBC host and proponent of gay marriage tries to use former Bush administration official's personal life to score political points.
Jeff Poor -- December 30, 2009

NY Times: Michelle Obama ‘a Woman Not to be Contended with So Much as Worshiped From Afar’
• First Lady lauded even in criticism.
Colleen Raezler -- December 30, 2009

New Research Shows Sex in Movies Doesn’t Lead to Box-Office Success
• Graphic depictions have negative effect on ticket sales and award show accolades.
Colleen Raezler -- December 29, 2009

Joy Behar: A Lot of Palin Support 'Doesn’t Even Read'  
• CNN HLN host slams conservatives while looking back at 2009.  
Colleen Raezler -- December 28, 2009

'Christmas Perils' Preoccupy Washington Post
• Health & Science story warns about holiday weight gain, hazardous packaging and poisonous plants.
Matt Philbin -- December 22, 2009

WaPo’s Robin Givhan Delights in Michelle Obama’s Fashions, Tells Carrie Prejean to ‘Shut Your Trap’
• First Lady appears six times on the "Best of 2009" list.
Tim Graham -- December 22, 2009

Volume Knob Politics
• TV and the soft Eshoo bill.
L. Brent Bozell -- December 18, 2009

Behar Politicizes Rush Limbaugh Wedding to Make Gay Marriage Plea
• HLN host: ‘[This] will be his 4th marriage – and yet they talk about he’s like against gay marriage.’
Jeff Poor -- December 17, 2009

Latest Scientific Study Finds Santa’s a Public Health Menace
• Giving the Christmas kill-joys a taste of their own medicine.
Carolyn Plocher and Matt Philbin -- December 17, 2009

Sam Elliott Blames Catholic Church for Shelving ‘Golden Compass’ Sequel
• Actor says religious pressure, not quality or audience, did in series.
Carolyn Plocher -- December 16, 2009

Christmas 2009: Oh Come All Ye Faithless
• From naked gay pageants to Astroturf trees, it’s a tough year for Christmas traditionalists.
Matt Philbin -- December 16, 2009

GMA Pushes Pregnancy Prevention, Doesn’t Mention Abstinence
• Not one of six-person panel mentions the best form of contraception and way to limit STDs.
Carolyn Plocher -- December 15, 2009

Newsweek Writer: Open Marriages Key to Ending ‘Cheating Scandals’
• Tiger Woods’ scandal prompts advertisement for alternative relationships.
Colleen Raezler -- December 11, 2009

The Canadian Financial Post: ‘The Whole World Needs to Adopt China’s One-Child Policy’
• Journalist wants to go gree the Malthusian way.
Carolyn Plocher -- December 11, 2009

Comedian: Tiger’s Adultery is ‘a Failure of Character’
• NBC’s Kathie Lee Gifford bemoans the lack of 'shame' present in the entire situation.
Colleen Raezler -- December 11, 2009

CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’: All the Media Attention Could Actually Benefit Tiger Woods
• Network’s sports reporter makes case that media focus will boost his public image, but some sponsorship deals will suffer.
Jeff Poor -- December 10, 2009

‘Glambert’s’ Record Sales Indicate Not All Publicity is Good Publicity
• American Idol runner-up sees a 74 percent drop in album sales.
Colleen Raezler -- December 10, 2009

WaPo’s McCartney: Archdiocese of D.C. Should ‘Cut a Deal’ on Homosexual Beliefs
• Writer admits to being a fan of the Catholic Church as long as it supports liberal causes.
Colleen Raezler -- December 10, 2009

‘Today’ Promotes a Radical Leftist's Version of American History
• Show guests also make anti-war remarks.
Geoffrey Dickens -- December 9, 2009

Tiger Tales: Networks Overlook Athletes as Role Models Angle
• Coverage of Woods scandal focused largely on the impact to his endorsements and image.
Colleen Raezler -- December 8, 2009

Petitions Against Domestic Trials for Polanski, KSM Show Hollywood's True Colors
• Far more left-coasters worried about a conviceted rapist than worry about convicting a terrorist.
Lachlan Markay -- December 7, 2009

CBS Sexes Up 'Frosty the Snowman'
• Network uses beloved classic Christmas special to hype crude sit-com.
Carolyn Plocher -- December 7, 2009

ABC Acts as Gay Rights Soapbox for Ellen DeGeneres' Wife
• Actress Portia de Rossi turns TV show promotion into push for homosexual agenda.
Carolyn Plocher -- December 4, 2009

Film Producer Polone Dismisses Woods’ Infidelity, Says Marriage Is ‘Old Concept’
• Marriage unfit for "modern society," says "Zombieland producer.
Carolyn Plocher -- December 3, 2009

Surprising: 'View' Not Amused by Perez Hilton
• Trashy gossip blogger defends his mistreatment of Demi Moore's 15-year-old daughter.
Carolyn Plocher -- December 2, 2009

‘Family Ties’ Mom: Coming Out is a ‘Political Act’
• Actress Meredith Baxter revealed her sexual orientation on the “Today” show, despite claiming to be a ‘very private person.’
Colleen Raezler -- December 2, 2009

Networks Promote Season of Giving
• Broadcast networks encourage charity during November.
Colleen Raezler -- December 2, 2009

Beck to Media on White House Party Crashers: Do Your Job or Face Conspiracy Theories
• FNC host warns people will invent crazy answers to Salahis’ State Dinner incident unless the press asks hard questions.
Jeff Poor -- December 2, 2009

Rod Stewart Defends Lambert’s Sordid Sex Act: “There’s Nothing Wrong with That”
• Singer says simulated oral sex is “rock n’ roll.”
-- December 1, 2009

WaPo Feminist Says Palin News Was Sexist, But Palin Children ‘Tumbled Down the Stairs’
• Writer blamed Palin for the media portrayal of the former governor.
Tim Graham -- November 30, 2009