Most Radical, Least Objective Reporting

"...capable of and willing to publish solid pieces of journalism (as evidenced by this week's feature News story, “Justice..."

Nov. 9, 2005 Postmarks

Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism

The Fox News Channel's "fair and balanced " reporting is put to the test in this partisan documentary.

"...way or the other (even that venerable and ostensibly objective Grey Lady The New York Times had a heyday..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Page Two: The Media Has Always Been Biased

The history of American journalism is one of slanted and limited coverage

"...be evenhanded, decry contemporary reporting, lamenting the loss of objective journalism...."

April 7, 2017 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Along the Bias

Lack of media objectivity cuts all ways

"...there are any unbiased reporters – reporters who offer objective rather than opinionated journalism – left...."

Aug. 17, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Scandalous: The True Story of the National Enquirer

The shocking history of America's sleaziest tabloid

"...that occasionally crossed ethical lines (what’s a little checkbook journalism among friends?) and often bent the truth without outright..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

News Boss

"...atrocity it had committed against the high-minded ideals of journalism. Actually, though, the assaults were more against simple common..."

July 11, 1997 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Defending the death penalty, the new Gov, the schools, and all that Jazz.

"...has never pretended to be interested in responsible or objective journalism. This is yet another example of your lack..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Column

Magnolia Cafe West Closes for Good

Lake Austin Boulevard eatery is shuttered, shuttered, gone

"...years. This will be a bit more than another objective piece of journalism...."

April 20, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Is John Carter a Nutball?

Round Rock Congressman calls Obama a Marxist

"...actually thinks the Moonie-owned Washington Times is a serious journalism outlet.)..."

May 13, 2009 News Post by Lee Nichols

Rove Is Gone, but He Did His Job

"...spiritually bankrupt people than ever, the lowest state of objective journalism ever, the good-for-nothing space program, more lobbyists than..."

Aug. 14, 2007 Postmarks

Navasky & Barsamian

Former editor of The Nation discusses the role of the alternative press

"...town this week delivering talks on the state of journalism in the U.S., it's not all bad, however. Barsamian..."

April 7, 2006 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Page Two: Turn to Sinatra

Considering media objectivity and losing yourself in art

"...how there really is no such thing as "unbiased journalism," that all reporting to be worth anything has to..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Column by Louis Black

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Our readers talk back.

"...story as a slap in the face to good journalism ["Women Dig In," News]. There was no balance. Your..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Column

Page Two

Readers seeking "objectivity" won't find it here; the Chronicle is dedicated to advocacy and opinion, and always has been.

"...this week's "Postmarks" section is "Chronicle Not Interested in 'Objective' Reporting." I wrote that, not simply to summarize the..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Column by Louis Black

The Front Runner

Jason Reitman revisits a long-ago time when a sex scandal could ruin a candidate's shot at the presidency

"...the story’s events from 30 years ago understandable. Reitman’s objective, however, seems to be the recontextualization of the meaning..."

Nov. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Interview

See how a goofy comedy can spark an international incident.

"...and to review it as such is my only objective here...."

Jan. 2, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Is Satire Superior to Straight News?

Keli Dailey explores the power of satire

"...do comedy full time after 15 years of "straight" journalism, most media types would be daunted. But not Keli..."

March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Katie Matlack

Mangled Triangle

The Triangle's New Look

"...newspaper experience consists of editing a high school paper, journalism studies at the University of Oklahoma, and running a..."

April 4, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

Experts at SXSW Ponder AI and the “Future of Truth”

Will the tech go the same destructive route as social media?

"...really different things,” Rosenbaum explained. “There’s subjective truth and objective truth. And the one we care about for this..."

March 12, 2024 SXSW Post by Brant Bingamon

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Our readers talk back.

"...C. Yvonne MontejanoLeast Objective ReportingTo the editor,..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Column

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Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...U.S. support for Israel: The Islamic radicals' objective is Israel's annihilation -- unacceptable regardless of how one..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

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Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...U.S. support for Israel: The Islamic radicals' objective is Israel's annihilation -- unacceptable regardless of how one..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

In His Corner

Marcy Garriott's first documentary, Split Decision, follows the vigilant struggles of Jesus "El Matador" Chavez, who continues to be punished for a crime he has already paid for. Prior to the film's release in Austin this Friday, February 9, Garriott shares her reflections on the film and on her role as a filmmaker and activist.

"...the goal for documentary makers. But to say it's objective: No, no way...."

Feb. 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

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"...Patrick GoetzObjective EndorsementsDear Chronicle:..."

May 19, 2006 Column

Page Two

The Austin American-Statesmanmanipulates a non-story to slam enviro board.

"...of the paper, into sections which purport to be objective reporting, a line is crossed. The recent front-page, above-the-fold..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Column by Nick Barbaro

The Long, Hot Summer

Books to Spend Your Summer With

"...In Red Blood and Black Ink: Journalism in the Old West (Knopf, $30 hard), David Dary..."

June 5, 1998 Books Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...Oppel has said Cox makes every effort to be objective. But the following was recently posted by journalist Alison..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Column

More on Oppel Vs. Chomsky

"...Oppel has said Cox makes every effort to be objective. But the following was recently posted by journalist Alison..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Postmarks

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Our readers talk back.

"...that the professor that you labeled "Pacifist Professor" [UT journalism professor Robert Jensen, "Media Clips," Feb. 5, 1999, austinchronicle.com/issues/vol18/issue23/pols.media.html]..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Column

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Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...that the professor that you labeled "Pacifist Professor" [UT journalism professor Robert Jensen, "Media Clips," Feb. 5, 1999, austinchronicle.com/issues/vol18/issue23/pols.media.html]..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Column

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