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In 2021, Media Did More to Erode Trust Than to Repair It

January 1, 2022 more, media, than, trust, repair, 2021, Erode0 comment

It’s obvious that the media’s hatred for Donald Trump colored nearly everything they wrote or said during his presidency. But one hoped that after he left the White House, the media might recover a little objectivity. Sadly, a review of 2021 shows that in many cases, it simply did not happen. The case of actor Jussie Smollett’s fake hate crime came to a conclusion this month, revealing that media outlets still are eager to pounce on a racially divisive story and cast blame, but reluctant to examine themselves when the…

Biden’s 2021 began with ‘crush the virus’ promise, ended with 400K more deaths, Christmas crisis

December 25, 2021 2021, 'crush, more, 400K, deaths, crisis, Began, Christmas, Promise, Biden's, Virus, ended0 comment

President Biden won the White House on a pledge to crush the coronavirus through a commitment to science, testing for anyone who wants it, and a major vaccine sprint in his first 100 days in office. Things haven’t quite gone as planned. More than a year into the vaccine drive, … The Washington Times stories: White House

U.S. vows to move more forces closer to Russia if Moscow invades Ukraine

December 25, 2021 U.S., more, vows, closer, Russia, Move, Forces, Ukraine, Moscow, invades0 comment

The Biden administration warned Moscow on Thursday that Russia risks drawing U.S. and allied troops and arms closer to its borders if President Vladimir Putin goes ahead with an invasion of neighboring Ukraine. A senior administration official who briefed reporters on the unfolding crisis in Eastern Europe called the buildup … The Washington Times stories: White House

Trump Spews More Anti-Semitism, Says Jews Used To Control Congress

December 18, 2021 Congress, says, more, Jews, Control, used, Trump, Antisemitism, Spews0 comment

Former President Donald Trump continued his long-running tradition of anti-Semitic statements in a recent interview, saying that Jews have historically controlled Congress. Talking Points Memo

Biden signs order to make government services more customer friendly

December 13, 2021 customer, Biden, more, government, Signs, services, order, Friendly0 comment

President Biden signed an executive order that directs federal agencies to streamline routine government services like renewing a passport or applying for college loans so they are simple tasks instead of time-consuming nightmares. The order includes a checklist of 36 ways to improve “customer experience” when Americans try to claim … The Washington Times stories: White House

How Conspiracy Theories Became More Personal, More Cruel And More Mainstream After The Sandy Hook Shootings

December 12, 2021 Cruel, Hook, after, more, Sandy, shootings, Personal, became, Mainstream, conspiracy, theories0 comment

This article is part of <a href=”https://talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe”>TPM Cafe</a>, TPM’s home for opinion and news analysis. It first appeared at <a href=”https://theconversation.com/how-conspiracy-theories-in-the-us-became-more-personal-more-cruel-and-more-mainstream-after-the-sandy-hook-shootings-172015″>The Conversation</a>. Conspiracy theories are powerful forces in the U.S. They have damaged public health amid a global pandemic, shaken faith in the democratic process and <a href=”https://abcnews.go.com/US/qanon-emerges-recurring-theme-criminal-cases-tied-us/story?id=75347445″>helped spark</a> a violent assault on the U.S. Capitol in January 2021. These conspiracy theories are part of a dangerous misinformation crisis that has been building for years in the U.S. American politics has long had a <a href=”https://harpers.org/archive/1964/11/the-paranoid-style-in-american-politics/”>paranoid streak</a>, and belief in conspiracy…