Below is a parody of the famous Christmas poem, “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” but redone to describe the 2022 NC blackouts the night before Christmas. For those who need a primer on the events of that night, please see the overview below. If not, you can skip down to the poem itself. Enjoy and...
On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade. Much has been said in the aftermath. But how can you tell if you are hearing or seeing propaganda instead of reasoned debate or analysis? 1. If there is no mention of the child at all, not even mention of a “fetus” or...
U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, N.C.-11th District, is finding himself on the receiving end of brutal criticism after his recent comments about Russia. Carolina Journal recently reported that Cawthorn is facing tough questions on attendance, driving, and Russia, which invaded Ukraine about three weeks ago. Now there’s more. According to The Associated Press, Cawthorn “offered a...
My undergraduate degree is in journalism, and my graduate degree is in history. That just means I’m interested in the history of journalism. In our constitutional republic, the importance of a free and honest press and informed citizenry can’t be overstated. As I look at the state of media today, I’m thankful that independent news...
From Merriam-Webster: Carbon dioxide. A heavy colorless gas CO2 that does not support combustion, dissolves in water to form carbonic acid, is formed especially in animal respiration and in the decay or combustion of animal and vegetable matter, is absorbed from the air by plants in photosynthesis, and is used in the carbonation of beverages. Carbon. A...
Everyone seems to be talking about fake news these days. Enabled by social media, its originators deal in hoaxes and disinformation. The objectives vary, with some wishing merely to sow confusion, others attempting to influence behavior. The intention is always, however, to mislead. Fake news is old. Benjamin Franklin created a fictional story about Indian...
The whole truth often ends up missing in action in today's mainstream media reports.
Don’t believe claims that language doesn’t matter, that words cannot do harm, that they are “just words.” Politics is replete with “facts” that are not so, but that frame the debate on consequential matters.
An amusing book about misleading language unfortunately treats the Left more gently than the Right.
Those who read, watch, and listen to the news lose when media outlets decide to ignore the “wrong” side.
Those who read, watch, and listen to the news lose when media outlets decide to ignore the “wrong” side.
