Right-Wing Media Rush To Quran-Burning Pastor's Defense
After controversial Pastor Terry Jones led a burning of the Quran that sparked riots in Afghanistan and led to dozens of deaths, the right-wing media has come to the defense of Jones, absolving him of any responsibility for the riots. But there were warnings, including by Gen. David Petraeus, that the planned Quran burning could lead to deaths in Afghanistan, and Petraeus has said that Jones's actions have harmed the war effort in Afghanistan. Read More
Fox Falsely Blames AZ Medicaid Shortfall On "Illegal Immigrant Population"
Fox & Friends co-host Steve Doocy agreed with former Arizona representative J.D. Hayworth's false claim that Arizona's Medicaid budget shortfalls can be attributed to immigrants in the state. In fact, Arizona's Medicaid system explicitly prohibits undocumented workers from receiving benefits, and the shortfall is reportedly due to expanded eligibility and the economic recession. Read More
Fox News Figures Demand That Countries Pay For U.S. Military Presence
Several Fox News figures have recently demanded that countries hosting an American military presence reimburse the U.S. financially. Read More
Newsweek Falsely Blames Wind Turbines For Whale Beachings
The latest issue of Newsweek claims that "a new study suggests" offshore wind farms cause whales to beach themselves. In fact, the authors of the study said their research did not establish such a link, and the UK newspaper that reported the claim pulled the story from its website and issued a correction. Read More
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