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Separating the Truth from the "Truthiness"
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We all know that hardly anyting happens in the world today without it being broadcast in someway or another to the general public. The media seems to infiltrate ever part of our daily lives. With this constant coverage of important events, it is no wonder that many of the stories we see and hear are represented and told in different ways. So how can we make sure to get the truth about the stories being reported, and not the "truthiness?" First and foremost, we must practice critical thinking, discernment, and use our knowledge about media effects theories and apply them to the stories that we view. When you first see or hear a story being reported, you must ask yourself the following questions, "Is this a credible source for news?" "Is the network, or station representing all sides of the story fairly?" "How might the reporters be framing this story based on their own bias and agenda?" And finally, "What critical information may be being left out, and how can I gain access to it?" One way to get the most out of your news is to gather information from many different sources. In this way it will be able to clearly identify networks bias, and get all your stories, and facts straight.
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Below are links to various clips from various sources covering the repeal of the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy. Hopefully as you view the coverage of the stories below, you will get a better sense of the facts behind the issue.
And please feel free to share with us your comments on the videos, we would love to hear from you!
CBS News
- In this 60 Minutes clip, Lesley Stahl interviews Army Sgt. Darren Manzella as she covers the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy in the military and the apparent reluctance of commanders to discharge openly gay soldiers.
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
- In the following clips, comedic journalist, Jon Stewart examines the many faces of Don't Ask Don't Tell and the repeal of the policy. He takes a look at the arguments for and against the repeal, and the men and women behind the arguments. And as always, he uses his wonderful personality and satire to enlighten the public on the issue at hand :)
The Colbert Report
- In the following clips, Stephen Colbert discusses the issues and arguments behind the Don't Ask Don't Tell repeal with his usual tact and style :)
Animated Political Cartoon-Mark Fiore
- And last but certainly not least...an animated political cartoon! (Seeing as that is what this project is on). In this animated political cartoon video by mark fiore, characters Dogboy and Mr. Dan debate about the arguments for and against the repeal of Don't Ask Don't Tell. The cartoon seeks to demonstrate the silliness and irrelevance of the arguments against the repeal. The overall tone of the cartoon is supportive of gays and their rights in the military.
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