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MSNBC Contributor Doesn’t Understand Why ‘White Americans’ Think Jackson Coverage Excessive
• Touré appears on new Snyderman show to say media should take ‘a couple of months, if not a couple of years’ before exploring star's troubled past.
Jeff Poor -- July 2, 2009

Faded Glory: How Broadcast Networks Trivialize Patriotism
• To ABC, CBS and NBC, patriotic holidays are for barbecues, picnics and fireworks, something to cook or decorate the house for, not for reflection on the blessings of freedom, security and prosperity we Americans enjoy.
Colleen Raezler and Dan Gainor -- July 2, 2009

ABC Ignores Obama’s Hypocritical Stance on Gay Marriage
• Website neglects to mention president’s support of traditional wedlock.
Catherine Maggio -- June 30, 2009

Hardees’ Distasteful Ad
• Restaurant runs dirty doughnut holes ad.
Sarah Knoploh -- June 30, 2009

On ‘Bruno,’ MSNBC Gets the Message
• ‘Morning Meeting’ promotes controversial movie.
Sarah Knoploh -- June 30, 2009

Duke U. Official Attempts to Sell 5-Year Old Son for Sex: MSM Out to Lunch
• Could the media’s epic failure be reluctance to report on a gay dad abusing a black child?
Zoe Ortiz -- June 29, 2009

GMA: ‘Secret Life’ Gives ‘Great Advice’ to Teens
• ABC normalizes teen promiscuity and pregnancy.
Catherine Maggio -- June 29, 2009

'World News' Uses Sanford Scandal to Make Sexist Claim against Male Politicians
• ABC News political analyst Cokie Roberts suggests male politicians wouldn't cheat 'if they were thinking with another part of their body.'
Jeff Poor -- June 26, 2009

They Can't be SIRIUS About a ‘Rosie’ Radio Show
• Satellite radio announces Rosie O'Donnell will have talk show.
Sarah Knoploh -- June 25, 2009

A King-Sized Problem
• Burger King’s suggestive advertisement leaves little to the imagination.
Sarah Knoploh -- June 25, 2009

PBS Wages War on Pro-Lifers
• We're the domestic terrorists?
L. Brent Bozell -- June 25, 2009

ABC: Abstinence Still Not an Effective Means of Birth Control
• A “Primetime” special devoted to exposing teenage parenthood still couldn’t promote waiting to have sex as a truly viable option.
Colleen Raezler -- June 24, 2009

Media Laud Title IX; Ignore Dark Side
• Sixty-five percent of broadcast discussions focus on gains by female athletes and white-wash the negative effects on men. 
Colleen Raezler -- June 24, 2009

To NBC it’s About Jon & Kate … Minus Eight
• ‘Today’ focuses on show’s ratings, not on children.
Catherine Maggio -- June 23, 2009

NBC: Homosexuals the Only Ones ‘Willing to Fight’ for the Obsolete Institution of Marriage
•  “Today” has a woman in a failed marriage tell viewers why marriage is out-of-date.
Zoe Ortiz -- June 22, 2009

Obama Supports Defense of Marriage Act … but You Wouldn’t Know It
• ‘Obama folks have gotten to the mainstream media,’ according to gay activist.
Zoe Ortiz -- June 17, 2009

‘Today Show’: Don’t Stay Together for the Kids
• NBC guest, ignoring evidence, suggests divorce is sometimes better for children.
Catherine Maggio -- June 17, 2009

‘Nurse Jackie:’ A New Spin on the Profession
• Showtimes’ series gins up controversy with unethical, immoral nurses.
Sarah Knoploh -- June 16, 2009

Wolffe: President Missed Reverand’s Rantings Because ‘He Wasn’t Much of a Churchgoer’
• Obama biographer and former Newsweek columnist claims politician used church attendance for votes and was ‘lucky’ Wright details didn’t surface before Iowa.
Jeff Poor -- June 16, 2009

Reporter to ‘Idol’s’ Lambert: ‘Are You Bi-Curious?’                    
• ABC gives you all you ever wanted to know about contestant’s sexuality -- and more.
Zoe Ortiz -- June 16, 2009

The View Attacks Palin’s Letterman Response; Behar backs Palin…Kind Of
• Other panelists think governor went too far in the defense of her daughter.
Zoe Ortiz -- June 15, 2009

Will the FCC Press Hollywood?
• Senators must not ignore broadcast indecency during during confirmation hearings for FCC chairman.
L. Brent Bozell -- June 15, 2009

16 and Pregnant? No Big Deal
• MTV's new documentary normalizes teenage pregnancy.
Sarah Knoploh -- June 15, 2009

Today Show Defends Letterman’s 'Joke'
• Host Matt Lauer grills Palin on her response to sexual joke about daughter.
Catherine Maggio -- June 12, 2009

NPR: Young Adults in Search of Sex, Not Love
• Reports defend hook ups, barely examine larger issues of casual sex.
Colleen Raezler -- June 12, 2009

Late Term Abortion Doctor starts his “Movement” on CNN
• Anderson Cooper gives abortionist Carhart an unopposed megaphone.
Zoe Ortiz -- June 10, 2009

‘The View’: ‘Pregnant Man’ is a Woman
• Hosts eschew political correctness and talk biological fact.
Catherine Maggio -- June 10, 2009

And the Emmy Goes to … Perez?
• Gossip blogger, gay activist and gutter dweller Perez Hilton gets Emmy nod.
Sarah Knoploh -- June 10, 2009

Bonnie Erbe: Obama Naming a Social Conservative Shows His ‘True Colors’
• In a post on U.S. News & World Report blog Erbe ignores history, complains about a low-level nomination.
Zoe Ortiz -- June 9, 2009

What’s the Hippocratic Oath to an Enlightened Pro-Abortion Med Student?
• Medical student pens flawed, self-serving, abortion op-ed for “The Washington Post”
Catherine Maggio -- June 9, 2009

MTV's Shock and Fraud
• The only surprise for the network was that people were more outraged than they expected.
L. Brent Bozell -- June 8, 2009

ABC: Abortion Broadcasting Company
• 'World News Sunday' features a propaganda piece on late-term abortion.
Colleen Raezler -- June 8, 2009

Megan Fox: 'Take Out the White Trash'
• Actress makes outlandish remarks about who she’d like to destroy
Sarah Knoploh -- June 8, 2009

Sex-Crazed Cosmo Highlights Women Who Don’t Have Sex
• Women’s magazine finds seven virgins who are not “holding out” for religious reasons or for marriage.
Colleen Raezler -- June 5, 2009

A Pro-Life "Jihad"?
• The prop-abortion media is willing to smear the pro-life movement with the mud of the militia movement or al-Qaeda if it will enable their cause.
L. Brent Bozell -- June 4, 2009

Politico: Obama ‘Out of Step’ with Pro-Gay Rights Sentiment
• Politico skews report on the president and same-sex marriage.
Sarah Knoploh -- June 4, 2009

Behar: Baptism = Waterboarding
• More anti-Christian slurs on “The View”
Sarah Knoploh -- June 3, 2009

Media: Tiller a Martyr, Abortion Not Killing and Pro-Lifers are Crazy
• In reporting his murder, networks and blogs paint late-term abortionist Tiller as courageous defender of women.
Colleen Raezler and Sarah Knoploh -- June 2, 2009

Big Gay Chip, Matchbox-Sized Argument
• Singer Rob Thomas fails to get his facts straight in advocating same-sex marriage.
Sarah Knoploh and Matt Philbin -- May 29, 2009

Love Dies in a TV Bubble
• Family unity or sanity be damned. TLC has a hit on its hands with 'Jon and Kate Plus 8.'
L. Brent Bozell -- May 29, 2009

ABC Exposes Prevalence of Oral Sex among Teen Girls
• 'Good Morning America' shocks viewers about teen behavior, but ignores networks' role in growing sexualization of teens.
Sarah Knoploh -- May 28, 2009

Jon and Kate Plus The Media
• CBS’ ‘The Early Show’ sympathizes with the exploited Gosselins before do some exploiting of its own.
Sarah Knoploh -- May 27, 2009

Voters Triumph in California; Nets Cover Protesters
• Seventy percent of the broadcast network coverage of court ruling on Proposition 8 focused on gay activists’ reaction.
Colleen Raezler -- May 27, 2009

“The Early Show” Gives Same-Sex Marriage Proponents The Stage
• CBS’ features one-sided report on Proposition 8.
Sarah Knoploh -- May 26, 2009

Sex, More Sex and Jesus?
• Analysis of ABC’s “Faith Matters” segments reveals network preoccupation with sexuality and Christianity.
Colleen Raezler -- May 26, 2009

A Tale of Two Violent Movies
• Hollywood’s business decisions show where their religious and political sensibilities overrule their business sense – and any sense of right and wrong.
L. Brent Bozell -- May 22, 2009

Media Let Culture Wars Cloud 'American Idol' Win
• Networks and print usually love tales of underdogs – unless they’re heterosexual Christian underdogs.
Sarah Knoploh and Colleen Raezler -- May 21, 2009

'Today' Leaves Out the Violence of New Tarantino Film  
• 'Inglorious Basterds' emphasizes a blood-spattered trailer, but Curry interview only hints at gore.  
Sarah Knoploh -- May 20, 2009

Colbert To Meghan McCain, ‘You’re More Liberal Than President Obama!’
• McCain continues to push Republicans to be more liberal on social issues.
Iris Somberg -- May 19, 2009

Chicken-Fried Freedom
• WaPo music critic worries country music artists 'close ranks.'
L. Brent Bozell -- May 18, 2009

Networks Lead the Cheer for Obama’s Notre Dame Address
• On abortion, he talked a good game, and that was enough for reporters.
Colleen Raezler -- May 18, 2009

Resigned Miss California Director Claims National Organization for Marriage is Hate Group; CBS Doesn’t Bat an Eye
• On ‘The Early Show,’ Shanna Moakler goes after Prejean and traditional marriage advocates.
Iris Somberg -- May 15, 2009

'The Early Show' Focus: 'Is America Ready for a Gay Supreme Court Justice?'
• CBS discusses identity politics; skips over judicial philosophy.
Iris Somberg -- May 14, 2009

Another Day, Another Softball MSNBC Interview with Perez Hilton
• Network’s Brewer bemoans the lack of apology from Miss California to vulgar blogger.
Colleen Raezler -- May 13, 2009

Silent Spring for Networks on Recent Same-Sex Marriage Decisions
• Nightly news programs fail to cover liberal definitions of marriage.
Colleen Raezler -- May 13, 2009

 Weak Knees at the White House
• The public should wonder: Are the media too personally infatuated with this president? 
L. Brent Bozell -- May 13, 2009

Newsweek Frets about Christian Influence on ‘Idol’ Voting
• Newsweek’s Setoodeh worries audiences will let sexuality rule over talent
Colleen Raezler -- May 12, 2009

Shuster Says ‘Can I Vomit’ When Trump Lets Miss California Keep Crown
• Anchor tries to discredit Carrie Prejean for her support of traditional marriage.
Iris Somberg -- May 12, 2009

Liberals Cash in on Their Own Brand of Hate  
• Journalists decry conservative 'anger,' but left has turned venom into big business.  
Dan Gainor -- May 12, 2009

Miss RI: Miss California Being Attacked for Stance for Traditional Marriage
• CBS finally asks somebody the right question in regards to Carrie Prejean.
Iris Somberg -- May 11, 2009

Obscenity Blackout
• Curse words not news when networks lose.
L. Brent Bozell -- May 8, 2009

Religion Blogger Exaggerates Fox’ Take on Obama No-Show at National Day of Prayer Events
• Dallas News’ Wayne Slater confuses reasonable discussion with ‘gnashing of teeth.’
Colleen Raezler -- May 7, 2009

Chris Matthews Portrays GOP as Anti-Science
• According to MSNBC host, not believing in evolution is a rejection of the scientific method.
Colleen Raezler -- May 7, 2009

Former CNBC Host Crosses Over to MSNBC to Bash Abstinence, GOP
• Dylan Ratigan, appears on ‘Countdown’ to announce his new show and run down social conservatism.
Jeff Poor -- May 7, 2009

Shuster-fied Tolerance
• Inflammatory MSNBC reporter lectures Joe the Plumber on accepting others.
Colleen Raezler -- May 6, 2009

'Views' from the Left
• Time honors ABC's chat-fest; Walters admits liberal thought rules.
Colleen Raezler -- May 6, 2009

‘The Early Show’ Uses Palin Drama to Bash Abstinence
• As Bristol speaks out for abstinence, CBS focuses on Levi Johnston’s disagreement with the family.
Iris Somberg -- May 6, 2009

Left Digs up Irrelevant Suggestive Pictures of Miss California
• Perez Hilton and others think partially nude photos discredit Prejean’s pageant answer.
Iris Somberg -- May 5, 2009

Opie Gets Ugly
• Movie watchers are going to think large chunks of Ron Howard's "Angels and Demons" are actual human history, and the trailer has no disclaimer about how this scientist-murdering-church narrative is pure fantasy.
Brent Bozell -- May 4, 2009

Shuster Attacks Traditional Marriage Advocate; Asks If He Fears Attraction to Gay Couple
• MSNBC host turns interview into shouting match about Miss California controversy.
Jeff Poor -- May 1, 2009

Prejean Needs No Enemies with Friends Like NBC
• ‘Today’ host Matt Lauer again forces Miss California to defend her stance on traditional marriage.
Colleen Raezler -- May 1, 2009

MSNBC’s Shuster Launches Attack Campaign Against Miss California for Gay Marriage Stance
• Daytime news anchor calls Perez Hilton ‘accurate’ on his Twitter page and lobs criticism at Prejean for having cosmetic surgery.
Jeff Poor -- April 30, 2009

Time’s Liberal Bias Taught in Schools
• Free news magazine for students promotes liberal ideology.
Iris Somberg -- April 30, 2009

CNN Correspondent Jabs President on FOCA, ‘Above My Pay Grade’ Answer
• Ed Henry shows the Obama-fied press corps how to challenge a public official.
Colleen Raezler -- April 30, 2009

Media Hails Senate Confirmation of Health Secretary to Combat Swine Flu; Downplays to Her Late-Term Abortion Support
• Media ignores Homeland Security’s lead role responding to virus, maintains Sebelius needed combat it.
Iris Somberg -- April 29, 2009

A Hundred Days of Love
• Three months have made zero difference in the major media’s ardor.
L. Brent Bozell -- April 29, 2009

‘Torturing’ Terrorists for National Security? Bad. Torturing Teenagers for Entertainment? OK
• The networks are shocked about dubious ‘torture’ for security information but refuse to discuss why Hollywood promotes its use.
Colleen Raezler -- April 29, 2009

Toronto Star Columnist 'Wishes' Conservative Michelle Malkin Were Shot
• Pro-Abortion writer Antonia Zerbisias’s Twitter post: 'I wish the marksmen would take @MichelleMalkin. I'm thinking Dick Cheney. He's such a great shot.'
Jeff Poor -- April 29, 2009

CMI Commentary: Environmentalism Defines Virtue Down
• A new MasterCard commercial reflects our skewed values.
Matt Philbin -- April 28, 2009

CMI Commentary: CNN Plan B Coverage an Insult to Pro-Life Women
• Men spinning the debate for the cable network call 17-year-old's access an 'upshot,' marginalize conservative females.
Julia A. Seymour -- April 27, 2009

Sebelius' Controversial Veto takes Back Seat to Stories about Bo Obama
• Broadcast news, major papers barely mention Obama nominee's protection of late-term abortion procedures.
Iris Somberg -- April 24, 2009

Headline News Anchor Defends Perez Hilton's Vulgar Comments
• CNN Headline News defended Perez Hilton’s crude remarks against Miss California USA Carrie Prejean: 'Why is it that people should be very polite when they’re told that they’re second-class citizens?'
Matthew Balan -- April 24, 2009

Networks Ignore Health, Parental Concerns over Plan B for Minors  
• ABC and CBS focus instead on science, politics.  
Iris Somberg -- April 23, 2009

'Access Hollywood' Falsely Suggests Prejean in Danger of Losing Crown
• Segment hypes Prejean’s late arrival for appointment with Donald Trump and suggests her outspokenness unfitting of Miss California.
Jeff Poor -- April 23, 2009

Media Help Activists in Aggressive Push to Embrace Homosexuality
• Outlets act as gay voice on “Day of Silence”; gloss over LGBT attacks on people who believe differently.
Colleen Raezler -- April 22, 2009

Obama Welcomes America-Bashing
• Defending the United States takes a back seat to proving he is non-ideological.
L. Brent Bozell -- April 21, 2009

Gay Marriage Activist Perez Hilton Invites Miss California for Coffee After Posting Angry Rant Online
• Gossip blogger gets a pass from Larry King on his vitriolic reaction.
Jeff Poor -- April 21, 2009

Blogger Targets Malkin, Coulter with Sexist Sleaze
• Classless Rolling Stone reporter proves the left really does hate outspoken conservative women.
Matt Philbin -- April 20, 2009

ABC Highlights Republicans Questioning Conservative Social Views
• Network highlights McCain's daughter and campaign manager taking liberal positions.
Brad Wilmouth -- April 20, 2009

Media Hails Hillary, Picks on Palin
• The pro-life governor was slammed for giving a speech outside her home state, but the Secretary of State is hailed for bravely speaking to Planned Parenthood.
Erin Brown -- April 17, 2009

New Seth Rogen Film Forces the Question: Is Date Rape Funny?
• Moviemakers and critics indicate anything can be played for a laugh.
Colleen Raezler -- April 16, 2009

Networks Ignore Jamie Foxx’s Verbal Attack on Miley Cyrus
• The Oscar winner told Cyrus to “make a sex tape” and “catch Chlamydia.”
Erin Brown -- April 16, 2009

MSNBC’s Sexist Hypocrisy: Open Season on Conservative Women
• In America, only liberal women enjoy protection from public degradation and disgusting characterizations.
Jeff Poor and Colleen Raezler -- April 15, 2009

Oprah Redefines Normal Once Again
• After calling a pregnant man ‘normal,’ Oprah says gay fathers are a ‘regular family.’
Erin Brown -- April 14, 2009

ABC Pushes ‘Normal’ With Transgendered Mayor
• Network touts potential reality show in the works for small town’s gender-confused mayor.  
Erin Brown -- April 14, 2009

A Whopper of a Problem: CBS Anchor Makes Light of Raunchy Fast Food Ad
• Early Show co-host Maggie Rodriguez laughs off concerns about Burger King Kids Meal ad featuring sex and SpongeBob.
Erin Brown -- April 10, 2009

Hitchens: America’s Enemy ‘Most Godly Imaginable Group’
• ‘Hardball’ debate over America’s religiosity ends with incredible assertion by well-known atheist.
Colleen Raezler -- April 10, 2009

Steve Harvey: Wait 90 Days to ‘Give Up the Cookie’
• ABC’s ‘Nightline’ let Steve Harvey share abstinence message while promoting his new book about relationships.
Erin Brown -- April 9, 2009

CBS Promotes Gay Agenda on ‘The Early Show’
• Gay couples portrayed as affectionate; opponents of gay marriage shown protesting and given less than 20 seconds of more than two minute 30 second segment.
Erin Brown -- April 9, 2009

SWF Seeks Man, Woman or Famous Landmark
• ABC again opens the door to abnormal sexuality.
Colleen Raezler -- April 8, 2009

Olbermann Spews Lefty Blog Anti-Gun Bile at Beck, NRA for 'Murdering Policemen'
• ‘Countdown’ host blames gun rights group for unrelated T-shirts, blames popular conservative personality to gun violence.
Jeff Poor -- April 8, 2009

For the Media, it’s Un-Holy Week
• It’s not spring without the annual litany against Christianity.
Colleen Raezler -- April 8, 2009

University of Maryland on Free Speech: Porn In, Prayer Out 
• The use and abuse of freedom of expression on a state school campus.
Erin Brown -- April 7, 2009

CBS Blasts Palin in Ridiculous 'Scandal' Segment
• 'The Early Show' goes after a favorite media target again.
Erin Brown and Matt Philbin -- April 6, 2009

A Rainbow of College Choices
• Newsweek snipes at conservatives while discussing special circumstances surrounding college admissions process of gay students.
Colleen Raezler -- April 3, 2009

TV Land Gives Green Light to ‘Cougar’ Reality Dating Show
• A 40-year old mother of four will be wooing men in their 20s on her own new reality show.
Erin Brown -- April 3, 2009

Barbara Walters: Hypocrite-in-Chief
• View co-host won’t allow criticism of Obama White House, but Bush White House is fair game.
Erin Brown -- April 3, 2009

Hyping Class, Ignoring Controversial Business
• Media ignore abortion connection in coverage of Montana plane crash.
Colleen Raezler -- April 2, 2009

Enviro-Elmo Gives Green Gospel to Terrible Twos
• Sesame Street: ‘green’ indoctrination for the pre-school set.
Matt Philbin -- April 2, 2009

Strapped for Cash? Murder Your Unborn Child
• Bonnie Erbe argues abortion is a “good decision” in a recession. 
Colleen Raezler -- April 2, 2009

No Joke: New Osbourne’s Show Performs Real Marriage Ceremony
• ‘Not to be entered into lightly’… Fox’s new reality show had the dysfunctional family taking part in a real-life wedding.
Erin Brown -- April 1, 2009

US Media and Europe: OMG, its Michelle Obama! OMG!
• Network morning shows continue to fawn over the first lady and her debut trip to Europe.
Erin Brown -- March 31, 2009

It’s Easy Being Green: Just Listen to Celebrities
• Nickelodeon inserts green propaganda into Kids’ Choice Awards program.
Colleen Raezler -- March 31, 2009

Decorated Former Staff Sergeant Fires Back at HBO Host Maher for Cheap Shots at U.S. Soldiers
• ‘Real Time’ comments on troops remaining in Japan and Germany: ‘At some point these people are going to have to learn to rape themselves.’
Jeff Poor -- March 31, 2009

CBS: Embryonic Stem Cells Could Provide ‘An Unlimited Supply of Blood’
• Correspondent, scientist avoid discussing the destruction of human life necessary for research to take place.
Kyle Drennen -- March 30, 2009

The Sadness of 'Sexting'
• New trend of kids sending nude or semi-nude photos of themselves to other kids raises questions of what violates child-pornography laws.
L. Brent Bozell -- March 30, 2009

Devil in the Details
• ABC hosts debate about the existence of Satan, but fails to find Christian authority on the topic.
Colleen Raezler -- March 27, 2009

Post Article Largely Ignores Health Problems with Gardasil Vaccine
• Washington Post writer claims debate about vaccine centers around girls having sex, not actual health problems and death associated with the vaccine.
Erin Brown -- March 26, 2009

Fight Over Obama, Notre Dame Address Leaves Networks Speechless
• Radical pro-choice president speaking at a Catholic graduation ceremony is non-controversial to broadcast journalists.   
Colleen Raezler -- March 25, 2009

Audacity of the Pope 
• Media lambastes Benedict XVI for sticking to Church doctrine and committing condom heresy.
Colleen Raezler -- March 25, 2009

Self Magazine's Abortion Article Fails to Show Both Sides
• The “Multifetal-reduction” piece isn’t a complete picture, never giving pro-life women a voice.
Erin Brown -- March 25, 2009

ABC Frets Over Lewd Lyrics
• John Berman talks with kids and parents about the messages in today’s popular music.
Colleen Raezler -- March 24, 2009

'O' Magazine Goes to Bat for Lesbian Love
• In an emotional six page narrative, Oprah’s magazine “comes out” in favor of lesbianism.
Erin Brown and Matt Philbin -- March 24, 2009

MSNBC: AIG Saga Could Get Out of Control like Schiavo Story
• Reporter Chuck Todd equates continuing bank bailout story with the painful Terry Schiavo controversy.
Erin Brown and Matt Philbin -- March 20, 2009

No Restraint Necessary
• An NBC report attacks Pope Benedict for daring to suggest that condoms are not the end-all and be-all to AIDS prevention.
Colleen Raezler -- March 19, 2009

'South Park' Vs. Purity
• Sleazy Comedy Central program calls Christians "retarded" and mocks sexual abstinence.
L. Brent Bozell -- March 19, 2009

Kiss Me! I’m … an Obama?
• The Left is crazy over the “sexy” new first couple.
Erin Brown -- March 18, 2009

CNN Parrots Mexican Claims that U.S. Guns Fuel Drug Wars 
• It’s another crusade for gun control. This time, for Mexico’s benefit.
Colleen Raezler and Matt Philbin -- March 18, 2009

Baby Drama and 'Podunk' Image Means Spears = Palin
• A Boston Herald writer compared tarnished pop tart with the former VP nominee.
Erin Brown -- March 17, 2009

AP Ignores Notorious Abortionist’s Ties to Obama Nominee
• A late-term abortionist and supporter of Obama’s pending health secretary goes on trial without any mention.
Matt Philbin -- March 16, 2009

Big War Over ‘Big Love’
• CBS Early Show feigns concern over sacred Mormon temple scene in HBO’s series “Big Love.”
Erin Brown -- March 16, 2009

NY Times Rich Celebrates End of Family Values ‘Ayatollahs’
• Columnist says religious traditionalists are going the way of prohibitionists.
Matt Philbin -- March 16, 2009

USNews's Erbe: Bristol Palin Has More Maturity than Mother
• Columnist blames abstinence education for teen's situation.
Ken Shepherd -- March 13, 2009

AP Falsely Implied Obama Opposed All Cloning
• Report gives president political cover on ‘therapeutic cloning.’
Tim Graham -- March 13, 2009

Hookers for Jesus: ABC Presents Respectful Picture of Reformed Vegas Prostitutes
• Hats off to ABC for a balanced and informative segment about converted call girls who have turned to religion.
Erin Brown -- March 13, 2009

FOX: Gay Sex and Bible Bashing is Apparently A-OK For Kids
• The popular animated show Family Guy aired a homosexual orgy and a baby eating horse semen during Sunday’s “family hour.”
Erin Brown -- March 11, 2009

Pulling Heartstrings and Straining Credibility: The Media Promote Embryonic Stem Cell Research
• At what point does news reporting devolve into propaganda?
Colleen Raezler -- March 11, 2009

Cheap and Easy: TV Providers Stimulate Sales with Salacious Sex
• Satellite and cable providers are aiming to increase revenue with pornography sales because the economy is just that bad.  
Erin Brown -- March 10, 2009

How Mainstream is Porn? Just Ask Body Art Barbie
• A little girls’ icon gets ink. Can ‘Pole Dance Barbie’ be far behind?
Matt Philbin -- March 10, 2009

Matthews Plays Unfair Hardball With Pro-Lifer
• MSNBC host throws out unfounded accusations about anti-abortion movement saying it wants to 'throw people in jail.'
Erin Brown -- March 6, 2009

A Low-Tech Lent
• Italian bishops urge congregations to give up electronic messaging until Easter.
L. Brent Bozell -- March 6, 2009

Media Absent on Prom and Politics
• Popular video contest "Project Green Prom" is a hit on liberal eco-friendly sites, gets no national media attention.
Erin Brown -- March 5, 2009

ABC and CNN Propel Phony Porn Study
• Two nationwide news outlets run with a flawed “study” saying conservatives purchase more porn.
Erin Brown -- March 4, 2009

Inhofe: Senate Democrat Amendment Threatens Christian Radio
• Oklahoma senator explains Durbin's amendment is a veiled attack on talk radio, specifically religious radio.
Jeff Poor -- March 4, 2009

Obama Names Abortion Extremist to HHS; Media Silent
• Media ignore Sebelius’ record, ties to notorious abortionist.
Colleen Raezler -- March 4, 2009

Chris Matthews: Will Sebelius Survive 'Terrorism of the Anti-Abortion People?'
• MSNBC host equates pro-life advocacy to terrorist actions.
Geoff Dickens -- March 4, 2009

A Commercial for Adultery?
• A dating service for married people claims it's not enabling cheaters. Their slogan, "Life's short, have an affair," says otherwise.
L. Brent Bozell III -- February 27, 2009

'Access Hollywood' Acts Holier Than Thou
• ‘Access’ reporter says the show will not cover the octo-mom story because “it’s gross.”
Erin Brown -- February 25, 2009

Raise the Stars and Stripes High
• Barack Obama's election sparks new-found patriotic zeal from the Left.
Colleen Raezler -- February 25, 2009

CBS's Smith 'Wept Openly' Over Sean Penn's Milk Performance
•  The Early Show co-host said the film was really about "a civil rights movement."
Kyle Drennen -- February 23, 2009

 Oscars Recipe: Mixing 'Milk' With Politics
• The Academy Awards were predictably pro-gay and anti-God.
Erin Brown -- February 23, 2009

Networks Ignore Condom Ad That Offends Christians
• ABC, CBS and NBC pass right over an outrageous story about a university condom ad featuring a famous Sistine Chapel religious painting.
Erin Brown -- February 20, 2009

And the Oscar Goes to … Liberal Propaganda!
• Box office numbers show lack of interest in year’s nominated films. Maybe people want to be entertained, not indoctrinated?
Colleen Raezler -- February 20, 2009

Behar Mocks Christian Women’s Sexuality
• Asks Coulter: Can Republican Women Afford ‘Better Vibrators?’
Matt Philbin -- February 20, 2009

A Lasting Last Carbon Footprint
• CNN highlights eco-friendly burials, and leaves out any mention of religion.  
Erin Brown -- February 19, 2009

‘The View’ Repeats Media Myths About Catholic Church
• Whoopi Goldberg asserts 'intolerance' is the greatest sin.
Matthew Balan -- February 19, 2009

Abstinence, Biology and Bozo on ‘View’
• Walters’ posse tackles sex ed.
Colleen Raezler -- February 18, 2009

Fairness Doctrine’s Other Likely Victim: Christian Radio
• GOP Congressional leaders warn of dangers; Supreme Court precedent in place for regulation of Christian radio under FCC rule.
Jeff Poor -- February 17, 2009

At It Again: Calvin Klein Puts Out Orgy Ads, Media AWOL
• Group sex is the latest subject of a banned ad campaign by the controversial designer jeans company.
Erin Brown -- February 17, 2009

Here Come the Brides: CNN Promotes a Social Engineering Soap Opera
• John Roberts and Lola Ogunnaike show pro-homosexual bias in reporting about first lesbian wedding on daytime television. 
Colleen Raezler -- February 16, 2009

ABC Shortchanges Christians on Sunday
• World News Sunday features a controversial spiritual teacher and names his supporters, but not his Christian dissenters.
Erin Brown -- February 16, 2009

Media Ignore "Free Divorce for Valentine's" Contest
• A Detroit radio station gives away a free divorce to a cheating couple and the media turns a blind eye.
Erin Brown -- February 13, 2009

The Other Side of Disgust
• New York Times Magazine contributor Daniel Bergner defends sexual deviancy in his new book.
L. Brent Bozell III -- February 13, 2009

Lincoln in Lavender
• CBS fuels one-sided gay myth about America’s 16th president
Erin Brown -- February 12, 2009

Dallas Paper's Religion Blog Snickers at Alabama-Iran Parallel
• Writer yuks it up at the expense of religious Alabamians.
Matt Philbin -- February 12, 2009

“Glamour”-ous Terminations
• Popular women’s magazine promises ‘unbiased’ information; delivers one-sided pro-abortion take.
Colleen Raezler -- February 12, 2009

Another Strike Out for Baseball
• Yankee slugger Alex Rodriguez admits to using steroids but networks largely failed to call it cheating.
Colleen Raezler -- February 12, 2009

Early Show: Matrimony is Merely Monetary
• Pre-nups, post-nups, the cost of divorce – on CBS, Holy Wedlock is wholly material.
Erin Brown -- February 10, 2009

51st Grammys: Another Obama Lovefest
• The academy President repeats Obama's 'Yes we can' chant five times, and calls upon him to create a cabinet position, 'Secretary of the Arts.'
Erin Brown -- February 9, 2009

Psychology Today Blog: Ban Having Children for 5 Years
• Bestselling author Kotler calls octuplets' mother a 'murderer' and warns of overpopulation saying, 'we need to lose 4.4 billion people.'
Erin Brown and Matt Philbin -- February 9, 2009

‘Today Show’ Suggests Single Moms Only Need Dad’s Money
• The morning show hosts reduce role of octuplets’ father to monetary supplier.
Erin Brown -- February 6, 2009

CNN and MSNBC Stereotype Pro-Lifers as Possible Terrorists
• Someone bombed a doctor? Must be those dangerous pro-lifers.
Matthew Balan -- February 5, 2009

Obama Worship Not Just For Barack
• Her husband may finally be facing scrutiny, but the media still faint for Michelle.
Erin Brown -- February 5, 2009

The Godless Stimulus
• Bill Language Would Forbid Practice of Religion in College and University Buildings Given Renovation Money
Jeff Poor -- February 3, 2009

Public Pans Obama�s Abortion Action
• Gallup finds Obama's overseas abortion funding decision least popular. Will media continue its silence on the issue?
Erin Brown & Matt Philbin -- February 3, 2009

Smut Still Sells During Super Bowl
• Many big ads in the big game were salacious or juvenile – or both.
Matt Philbin -- February 3, 2009

ABC Gives Disgraced Pastor Platform to Bash Religious Right
• ‘World News Sunday’ features one-sided, anti-conservative segment with Ted Haggard
Erin Brown -- February 2, 2009

Obama Puff Pieces Let Some Embarrassing Truth Through
• Meant to endear, Network coverage of Obama Whitehouse sometimes exposes hypocrisy, inconsistencies and extravagance.
Matt Philbin & Erin Brown -- January 30, 2009

If You See F-Bombs
• Fifteen year-old vilified for standing up against profanity.
L. Brent Bozell III -- January 29, 2009

NBC: Pro-Life Ad is ‘Political,’ PETA Ad is Not
• Network says it won’t accept issue advocacy ads for Super Bowl, but applies different standard for radical animal rights group.  
Matt Philbin -- January 29, 2009

GoDaddy.com Features Racy Racer in New Super Bowl Ad
• Voters can choose on Web site which scandalous ad runs on Super Bowl Sunday
Erin Brown -- January 29, 2009

Newsweek.com Omits 'Pro-Life' Groups' Connections to Democrats
• Author Sarah Kliff says liberal groups represent a 'split' in pro-life movement.
Matthew Balan -- January 29, 2009

Obama's Take out The Trash Day
• Networks help new administration side-step abortion controversy.
Colleen Raezler -- January 29, 2009

CBS Highlights 'Eco-Warrior' Kids Living 'Green Gospel'
• Network celebrates green-indoctrinated nags as little ‘future custodians.’
Erin Brown & Matt Philbin -- January 28, 2009

Neil Young's Electric Car Songs Make Some Regret That 'Rust Never Sleeps'
• Erratic artist about to test fan loyalty with an album about eco-cars.
Matt Philbin -- January 26, 2009

CNN: Ladies Nag Obama about Lack of Women’s Jobs
• Kyra Phillips of ‘Newsroom’ and Christine Romans discuss ‘discouraging’ lack of women in Obama’s cabinet, job package that ‘favors’ men.
Erin Brown -- January 26, 2009

Brother of Terri Schiavo Warns Pro-Life Activists about ‘Secular Media’
• Bobby Schindler uses MSNBC’s Keith Olbermann as example.
Colleen Raezler -- January 23, 2009

Pulpit Culprits: Mainstream Media Compares Inauguration to 'Spiritual' Event
• Networks tout occasion as 'sacred,' calling incoming crowds, a 'pilgrimage.'
Erin Brown -- January 21, 2009

Michelle Obama, First Recessionista?
• The new First Lady’s fashion choices may be affordable in the eyes of the media but they still remain out of the budget of many average people.
Colleen Raezler -- January 19, 2009

If Hollywood ‘Made’ Obama, it Also Made Problem Issues
• If African-American TV, movie presidents prepared public for Obama, Hollywood’s negative influence matters too.
Matt Philbin -- January 19, 2009

Spike Lee: DC is 'Chocolate City'
• Discussing “post-racial” inauguration, CNN doesn’t call Lee on outdated racial term.
Matt Philbin and Erin Brown -- January 16, 2009

The Naked Truth About CBS and Teen Sex
• The “Early Show” shows soft-core pics and hosts anti-abstinence advocates, but protests too much when confronted with teen sex.
Erin Brown -- January 16, 2009

CNN Anchor Thinks Ann Coulter Has Heart “Three Sizes Too Small”
• ‘Showbiz Tonight’ guests call the author ‘rude,’ ‘out of control,’ ‘disruptive,’ ‘outrageous’ and the ‘worst guest ever.’
Erin Brown -- January 15, 2009

Early Show: Abstinence Okay for Adults, Doesn’t Work for Teens
• CBS hosts a pro-abstinence relationship expert, but the morning show has a history of denouncing abstinence.
Erin Brown -- January 14, 2009

Britney’s Single Spells Out Lewd Sex…Literally
• The pop princess’ new single contains not-so-hidden content considered too raunchy for some radio stations
Erin Brown -- January 13, 2009

Networks’ Inauguration Coverage: Traditional Pastor a Big Story; Gay Cleric a Yawn
• Rick Warren – not the gay bishop – is controversial to the broadcast news outlets.  
Colleen Raezler -- January 13, 2009

Ann in the Lioness’ Den
• Conservative author finds out her ‘View’ is not quite welcome on ABC’s chat-fest. 
Colleen Raezler -- January 12, 2009

Visual and Verbal Profanity Tarnish Golden Globes
• On Sunday’s famed award show, “Slumdog” a big award winner; decency a big loser.
Colleen Raezler and Erin Brown -- January 12, 2009

A Tale of Two Ceremonies
• One celebrates movies that people actually watch and the other celebrates movies that critics think people should watch.
Colleen Raezler and Erin Brown -- January 9, 2009

No Joke: Comedienne Whoopi Goldberg Claims She Could Live Like Jesus
• 'View' co-host ignores the divinity of Jesus Christ, focuses on His human qualities.
Erin Brown -- January 8, 2009

Stop the Politicking and Start Entertaining
• The people have spoken.  They don't want their entertainment serves with a side of politics.  But some in Hollywood just aren't listening.
Erin Brown and Colleen Raezler -- January 8, 2009

Stop the Politicking and Start Entertaining
• The people have spoken.  They don't want their entertainment served with a side of politics.  But some in Hollywood just aren't listening.
Erin Brown and Colleen Raezler -- January 8, 2009

Nick’s Big Green Hype
• Next on Nick: environmental propaganda!
Matt Philbin -- January 7, 2009

'Entertainment' Show Promotes Lefty Whale-Saving Cause
• "Access Hollywood" fawns over actress Hayden Panettiere's concern for whales; ignores her affinity for environmental extremists.
Erin Brown -- January 6, 2009

Life on the Straight Edge
•  Our health experts eagerly discourage teen drinking or drug use. Why do they seem to have a real problem with people who would discourage teenage sex?
L. Brent Bozell III -- January 5, 2009

Early Show Fails on Facebook Fiasco
• CBS host Maggie Rodriguez does not acknowledge personal responsibility in breastfeeding photos controversy.
Erin Brown -- January 2, 2009