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Using Tragedy to Promote Hate: Lies and Myths After the Boston Bombings

Written by Kalia Abiade

It has been nearly one month since the Boston Marathon bombings, and though suspects have been named, there are still many unknowns about the attacks and what — or who — motivated them. The life span of a criminal investigation … Continued

Cross-Post: Culturestrike on Hate Crime Victims

Written by Imagine 2050 Editors

Originally posted by Culturestrike on March 26, 2012. As reporters clamored for breaking news about the vicious attack on Shaima Alawadi, an Iraqi American mother of five in El Cajon, California, her teenage daughter Fatima turned to the interviewer with … Continued

News

Media bias turns murderers of Latinos into “illegal immigration activists”

Written by Jill Garvey

Mainstream news outlets barely cover tragedies when they involve victims who don’t fit strict criteria of what is considered worthy of media attention. If the victim is a person of color, poor, or considered unsavory or criminal, it’s unlikely that … Continued

Politics

MSNBC Suspension of Olbermann Stinks

Written by Jill Garvey

It sure does suck to be a journalist these days. Just ask Keith Olbermann, who was suspended from his job on Thursday for making donations to political candidates as a private citizen. Olbermann’s $2,400 donations to three candidates is a … Continued

Politics

Cross-post: Suspicious white powder sent to Arizona congressman’s office

Written by Imagine 2050 Editors

Originally published on the New Mexico Independent by Matthew Reichbach 10/22/10 11:50 AM A suspicious, white powdery substance inside a Swastiska-adorned package was sent to the Tuscon office of U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, CNN is reporting. Grijalva is the chairman … Continued

Politics

Cross-Post: Media Matters on Rick Sanchez Should Apologize

Written by Imagine 2050 Editors

During an appearance on Stand Up! With Pete Dominick CNN’s Rick Sanchez discussed life as a Cuban-American and the difficulties minorities face when working in broadcasting.  The conversation soon shifted to Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart, who occasionally makes jokes at … Continued

Politics

Lou Dobbs Eyeing Public Office?

Written by Imagine 2050 Editors

Joshua Holland at AlterNet posted this fantastic article on Thursday, Lou Dobbs, Eyeing Public Office, Endorses Policy He’s Long Spun as “Amnesty for Illegals”. First, under pressure from above, Lou Dobbs gave up on the birther conspiracy theories. Then he … Continued

Gary Shapiro: Reflections on Lou Dobbs’ Turbulent Departure

Written by Imagine 2050 Editors

Shapiro posted this great piece on Huffington Post, making sure the coffin on Lou Dobbs’ mainstream media career is nailed shut for good. Lou Dobbs quickly and unexpectedly announced his resignation from CNN this week, terminating his reported multi-year contract … Continued

Roundup: Lou Dobbs Off the Air

Written by Imagine 2050 Editors

Here at Imagine 2050 we are so excited about this development, we decided to share posts from across the blogosphere. First up is this post from Nezua, Weekly Diaspora: Deporting Dobbs: After 30 years, commentator Lou Dobbs—infamous for his tirades … Continued