March 2012 Archive

The NY Times on ObamaCare Watch: Pt. 1

By Marie Burns: The New York Times' news coverage of the oral arguments has been extensive, and for the most part, fairly good. As is almost always the case, the Times' online coverage is far superior to the print edition.

The NYT is Seriously Misleading on Congo

By Michael McGehee: There are a number of seriously misleading statements made in Stephen Castle’s New York Times article today, “In Congo, Self-Defense Can Offer Its ...

Subject: Egyptians Work to Build a Democracy

From Eugene Schulman: Sir, I was particularly interested in the essay by Carol Giacomo, "Despite the Army's Obstruction, Egyptians Work to Build a Democracy"...

NYT Reporter: 35 Hours ‘Faux Concession’

By Dylan Byres: More on the New York Times - New York Newspaper Guild front...

Yelling at the NYT Won’t Help Santorum

By Bethany Mandel: At one time or another, it’s something most conservatives have wanted to do. While campaigning in Wisconsin, Santorum did: He blew up on ...

Tom Friedman Likes Countries to Our Left– So Advocates Moving Ours Rightward

By Peter Hart: New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman is doing what he does best–traveling the world. In yesterday's column he finds that other countries’ political systems...

Retail Stores Fail in Germany for the Same Reason They Fail in the United States (see addendum)

By Dean Baker: The NYT had a story about an uptick in confidence among German retailers, suggesting that German consumers will increase their spending. The piece noted that ...