47% Favor Laws to Create Political Balance on TV — Do You?


Updated 08/15/08 5:56 PM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 102 comments

47% Favor Laws to Create Political Balance on TV — Do You?

So we asked this question a while back when we were talking about the Fairness Doctrine — should the government mandate political balance on TV and radio? Now Rasmussen has polled on it, and it turns out nearly half — 47 percent — think this is a great idea. It seems that thought doesn't extend to the Internet. The survey found that 57 percent said the government should not require Read more

Media Stars Flood Obama Iraq Trip: Wildly Unfair Reporting?


Updated 07/20/08 10:57 AM · Posted by CitizenSugar · 135 comments

Media on Barack Obama's Trip to Iraq

Though only 36 percent of you said Obama should pack his bags and head off to Iraq ASAP, he's going — and along with him, a bevy of high-profile journalists, to cover the trip from stem to stern. Who's hopping on board? All three major network news anchors for starters, meaning that evening newscasts will be broadcast from Obama's Middle Eastern vacation, undoubtedly giving it huge play. And Read more

Link Time! 6/26


Updated 06/27/08 1:05 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 8 comments

Link Time! 6/26

Cinematical ecstatically shares the news that the first review of The Dark Knight is positively glowing. E!'s Watch With Kristin has the juicy scoop on who Cuddy's new love interest will be on House. Should stations be required to present diverse viewpoints? CitizenSugar takes a look at the battle over the Fairness Doctrine. TV Squad rates the Buffy the Vampire Slayer online trivia quizzes so Read more

Should Stations Be Required to Present Diverse Viewpoints?


Updated 06/26/08 5:00 PM · Posted by LibertySugar · 52 comments

Should Stations Be Required to Present Diverse Viewpoints?

The House of Representatives will most likely not debate a Republican proposed bill to outlaw the "Fairness Doctrine." The FCC stopped using the Fairness Doctrine, which attempted to ensure equal airtime for different perspectives on controversial issues, during the Reagan Administration. Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested Tuesday that Democrats would rather revive the federal policy of forced Read more