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Thanks for the article, dubhdara. It was very interesting to read through. I do agree with the argument that most all news sites, especially internet sites, are biased in some way or another. What I try to do is read by the bias and look at the facts being presented, because if facts are incorrect, the reputation of the site will no doubt come under fire. I did find it sort of comical that the author of the article pointed to 'NewswithViews.com' as one of the least biased sites; you would not guess that with such a name. I have bookmarked the FEE site; it does present some interesting information. Thanks again!

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You're welcome!

I believe Joel Skousen (who is LDS) to be one of the most reliable in his political beliefs and world outlook. And yes he is related to Cleon His brother, Mark, now presides over FEE.org which is a wonderful resource.

Ed Griffin is pretty switched on too (he helped Sen. Ezra Taft Benson with some of his political writings and was a friend to him).

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I prefer MSNBC because they tend to be the most on top of things, accurate, and the most honest. They have been known to admit it if they don't know things or let the public know that they can't reveal certain things. They've always been really considerate of their public. Before showing a video of something that might be deemed graphic, they make an announcement to give forewarning.

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I almost always read the local newspaper, which is usually nothing spectacular, but it gives me local events. I am a Republican, but I am addicted to NPR's news programming because of their arts coverage and the articulate manner in which their material is presented. I also listen to some conservative talk shows, but Rush Limbaugh gets on my nerves after about 30 seconds, so I don't listen to him even if I do agree with some of his opinions. I am a night owl, so I often listen to the BBC World Service at 2 or 3 in the morning while I am working. If there is a story I feel is particularly important to understand, I will research it on the internet. I can see through the spin in most news reporting, and I only listen for the facts, not the editorial comments inserted between them. Intelligent, well-researched writing and presentation of stories is much more important to me than flashy headlines and gripping overstatement.

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I think most people should keep a variety news-wise. My sources are:

ZNet (zmag.org): Definately left-leaning, sometimes a bit "radical" (relative term), but they discuss things that I never see talked about anywhere. Issues of race, US foreign policy, labor issues, etc. I guess bias, but often unbiased or "objective" news is boring.

CNN: I just skim their headlines because I can't tolerate all of those scrolling marquees things. Waaay too much information that it either makes you desensitized or just sick of watching.

Democracynow.org: Left-leaning probably because they just don't cover what corporate news will. They do an hour-long show with current events covering anti-war efforts, interviews with ex-CIA to law professors to community leaders. I think it's probably a little bias because it's critical of the US government, but I like it.

To balance things out, I read from the New York Times, The Economist, and Wall Street Journal--each publication has a few good journalists that keep me informed when I don't mind reading a paper.

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I have to admit it. I like the DRUDGEREPORT. He really does not give anyone a free pass and has a lot of great links for other news sites. In addition, he actually give you news that the Major Networks wont touch. Basically, he was a "original blogger".

Just a thought,


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Like Howe, I really like to listen to NPR. They will sometimes give you the most detailed information that just isn't on the news. I like watching the FOX network if I am watching TV. I really like Sean Hannity, who is on NPR and FOX.

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I do too. I think the Hannity and Colmes show is so much more wholesome, than say, CrossFire. Even though they are both 'spin' shows, or very biased on either side, I think Hannity and Colmes do more with the issues than just argue and shout at each other.