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TrippyFocus@lemmy.ml to Politics@beehaw.org · 1 year ago

How Sinclair Sneaks Right-Wing Spin Into Millions of Households

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How Sinclair Sneaks Right-Wing Spin Into Millions of Households

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TrippyFocus@lemmy.ml to Politics@beehaw.org · 1 year ago
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While millions of Americans are subjected to Sinclair’s electioneering, few know it. That’s because, like a chameleon, the TV network blends into the woodwork.
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    Reagan helped end the Fairness Doctrine that kept any one company from owning more than five television stations in the whole country and more than one in any market.

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      There are so many inaccuracies in this statement.

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        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairness_doctrine

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    Obligatory John Oliver

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