Thứ Hai, 29 tháng 8, 2016

Welcome to the maddening world of false equivalence journalism (from a climate reporter who knows)

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Welcome to the maddening world of false equivalence journalism (from a climate reporter who knows)
False equivalence — the practice of presenting differing views as being equally valid sides of an argument, even if one side is objectively true and the others are not — is becoming a problem. A very big problem.

August 29, 2016 at 09:28PM
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How Did Americans Get Stuck With All Of These Drug Ads?

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How Did Americans Get Stuck With All Of These Drug Ads?
Drug ads give the healthcare industry an "incentive to make healthy people feel unhealthy" and often contribute to unrealistic expectations for what drugs can actually accomplish. On the other hand, these ads can also help reach those who aren't seeking help for their ailments and illnesses.

August 29, 2016 at 08:45PM
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Yellow Fever Timeline: The History Of A Long Misunderstood Disease

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Yellow Fever Timeline: The History Of A Long Misunderstood Disease
No one knows for sure, but scientists believe that yellow fever began plagued humans at least 3,000 years. And this year, in 2016, troubles concerning the disease have sprung up again.

August 29, 2016 at 06:31PM
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Andy Warhol Wanted Lou Reed to Be His 'Mickey Mouse'

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Andy Warhol Wanted Lou Reed to Be His 'Mickey Mouse'
Billy Name was a young artist based in New York City when Andy Warhol recruited him to decorate the inside of his newly purchased Factory. Name, who passed away earlier this summer, held onto more than a few great stories about the art world's most fascinating character.

August 29, 2016 at 06:31PM
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