Acknowledgements... 8

1.0 Introduction.... 10

2.0 Strategy for action.... 16

2.1 Media pressure. 16

2.1.1 Critical pressure. 16

2.1.2 Constructive pressure. 18

2.2 Empowering your group.. 18

3.0 Media failings... 20

3.1. News coverage. 20

3.1.1 Basic sloppy writing and editing.. 20

3.1.2 Loaded language/euphemisms. 22

3.1.3 Double standards. 28

3.1.4 Misleading reporting.. 33

3.1.5 Self-censorship.. 36

3.2 Commentary. 50

3.2.1 Editorials. 50

3.2.2 Columns. 54

3.2.2 Cartoons. 56

4.0 Why is the media failing?... 58

5.0 Contrasting with “the other side”... 64

6.0 Critique quick sheet.. 68

6.1 News stories. 68

6.2 Editorials. 69

6.3 Interviews. 69

7.0 Reports you can write... 72

8.0 Publishing op-eds and becoming syndicated.... 74

8.1 Op-ed submissions. 74

8.2 Alternative op-ed publication sites