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2) the author of the article if one is listed (Associated Press & Reuters count as authors);

3) where you read the story (eg: New York Times online), in italics;

4) The URL of the story if you read it online; the page number(s) if you read it in print;

5) the date the story was published (and if you read it on line, the time you consulted it).

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“Black voters feeling a mix of 'anticipation, hope, pride -- and fear'”

By Richard Fausset, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer

October 19, 2008

Los Angeles times

Read on Oct.22, 2008

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-mood19-2008oct19,0,1531594.story

 

In recent news the under tone of racism in the November election as rear its ugly head, the African –American voter pose concerns for a fair race and Precedence. From a series of interview Fausset ,  draws the conclusion  that African-American voter with the election getting closer are experiencing a heap of emotion, “Black voters feeling a mix of 'anticipation, hope, pride -- and fear'”. Some of this fear steam from the idea of assassination if Barack Obama was to become president. Some voices of concern are almost certain attempts would be made. Others sense of pride, hope and anticipation relies on a fair vote. Some of the Interviewees said that if Obama was to lose the election than there hope for a justice society would be diminishes; because the cloud discrimination would continue rain over African-American people with no hope of true equality.

-Geneva Lewis

 

 

 

 

“The more Obama is tested, the more he shows his presidential mettle”

Deep fears have been stirred in this election, but the Democratic candidate holds firm to the calm politics of hope

By:Timothy Garton Ash

The Guardian,

Thursday October 23 2008 Read on Oct.23

http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/oct/23/barack-obama-us-assassination-us-elections

In recent news the reality of an attempted assassination of Barack Obama has surfaces once again. Ash discusses how the effect of such a tragedy could be disastrous. He brings about the idea of if such notion could even be discussed. Also he notes how the McCain –Palin’s attempts at assassinating Obama character could provoked racial aggression in the election. For example the charge made by Palin that “Obama has been palling around with territories” and claim of Obama being anti- American. Then with the reviled remarks “territories” and “kill him” at a Palin rally, reveal some racial tension in the election. Ash goes on to talk about that the security precaution are great for that of Obama than that of any White presidential candidate. With this he illustrates Obama’s courage to be a well versed man of color whose delegation supports the future of the Untied States.   

This article show some sign of bein biased toward Obama but its also told both side so it's a little objective. In reading this article a got the strong sense that the write was a support of Obama.

 

 

-Geneva Lewis     

 

 

"I'm afraid there are guns between me and the White House"

Spiritual Life Examiner

By:  Rabbi Ben Kamin

October 21, 2008 Read on Oct.23

http://www.examiner.com/x-689-Spiritual-Life-Examiner~y2008m10d21-Im-afraid-there-are-guns-between-me-and-the-White-House

 

 

This article discuss the idea of assassination in the back of everyone mind when thinking about Obama winning the election. Kamin also discuss how Gov. Sarah Palin called upon her rally support to tone the threats that were being made at her rally toward Sen. Obama. He then relates the possible of assassination with the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1968 in its effect on the nation.  He goes on to say that it could be any one’s election at this point and how results of the election should have no prejudice in any account. And effort for a better America should be done in pace.

-Geneva Lewis

This article was objective and fair it discusses the Palin rally but also point out she addresses the issue. In read this article could tell is political views.

 

Courage in an age of Fear

The Morung Express

By: James Carroll

October 23, 2008 Read on Oct.26

http://www.morungexpress.com/leftwing/6271.html

 

 

This article explores the very real idea of Sen. Barack Obama being assassinated if he wins the November election. He discusses how seen the assassination of John F. Kenny in 1968 that there has been background of fear within the White house politics. Carrol depicts how McCain criticize Congressman John Lewis at last week’s presidential debate and how he bought up the fact of the treat made my support of the Mc Cain –Palin rallies. He also goes on to talk about how Obama was a fear to address the issues and how regardless of race that the Young people have the right to have a well qualified president who promotes a better future. Carrol discuss that Obama is young enough and qualified to do just that.

-Geneva Lewis

 

 

This article was biased it illustrated the negative of McCain and kind of play on the sympathy of the read with relating Obama to Kennedy.

Times-Herald

By: Alex Tjeerdema

 Article Launched: 10/25/2008 Read on Oct.26

http://www.timesheraldonline.com/ci_10813890

 

 

This article discusses the idea of racism and how it is relevant in today society. Tjeerdema, makes refers to the 2008 election and the most recent topic of treats be being toward Sen. Obama.  He discusses the idea of the "Rovian Politics" and is affect on this election.  Tjeerdema go on to talk the McCain –Palin rallies and the angry expressions by the crowd toward Obama. The article also talk about how the Republican continue to discuss Patriotism  and the ground it stand upon but indeed if never call for a political opponent to be treat with his life.  He also compares Obama to John F. Kennedy relating there want for change and the hatred it provokes in the mind of some Americans.

-Geneva Lewis

This article was objective and biased it told the fact of the story but it also played up Obama by presenting as a figure that is as noble as JFK

 

 

 

 

 

 

My argument is how the media is placing reasonability on the McCain-Palin campaign for siring up the idea of Sen. Obama being assassinated. A great example of this would be Timothy Garton Ash from The Guardian review on this issue. The read can assume that from this article that the author is a little biased and that his political views lays in that of an Democrat. Due to him mentioning the idea of McCain-Palin directly attacking Obama character and how the associated with Anti- American. As well as his depicted of the McCain-Palin rally and how by  them  planning the anti- American cause a chain reaction manifesting hatred toward Obama and even an attempt of assassinated based of racial discrimination. For example, “Also he notes how the McCain –Palin’s attempts at Obama character could provoked racial aggression in the election. For example the charge made by Palin that “Obama has been palling around with territories” and claim of Obama being anti- American. Then with the reviled remarks “territories” and “kill him” at a Palin rally, reveal some racial tension in the election”.   

 

 

 

 

Geneva Lewis                                                                                                                                    11/13/08

 

 

Bias by commission

 

Does the article is only one side of the story?

Which side does the reporter present?

Does the reporter present fact from each side?

Does the article cite a specific group?

Does the article support a left-wind or liberal view?

 

Bias by Omission

 

Does the article support conservative beliefs?

Does the article fail to present fact from each side?

Does the article include particular events or policy?

Is the story told from various points of view?

Does the article ignore facts that tend to disprove liberal claims?

 

Bias by Placement

Where does the article appear on the news paper or website?

How long is the article?

Is the article on the front page?

Are there limitations on the newspaper editor’s discretion?

Does the article place facts without a story?

Bias by the Selection of Source

 

Does the article include more sources in the story that support a view over another?

Does the reporter use words like “most experts”?

Does the reporter quote experts by name but give not facts?

Does the article present more than one source?

Does the article overwhelmingly cite one side of the political spectrum?

 

Bias by Spin

 

Does the article present a liberal spectrum?

Does the article support its claims with facts?

Does the article mention both sides without detail?

Does the article discuss the conservative interpretation with explanation?

Which side does the reporter provide summaries?

 

Bias by Labeling

Does the article attach certain label to the story?

Does the reporter identify any persons as “experts” or as “independents”?

Does the article leave liberal politicians and groups unlabeled?  

Does the reporter fail to identify a specific spectrum?

Does the article present extreme labels for liberal party?

 

 

Bias by Policy Recommendation or Condemnation

 

Does the reporter on beyond reporting and stare to endorse?

Does the reporter list possible solution present by a particular side?

Does the article endorse one view over other?

Does the article follow a sequence of events?

Does reporter use words the play on the sympathy of the readers?