YAF Spokesman Mattera Challenges NYT on “Racial Overtones”

Jason Mattera, a spokesman with Young America's Foundation, has responded forcefully to a hit piece in the New York Times that accussed him of using racial overtones in his remarks to the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC). In an email message to TimesCheck, Mattera offers a possible explaination for what is best described as a smear piece... Be careful with that Brooklyn accent when The New York Times is on the prowl against young Americans who revere the founding period, eschew...

NYT Works to Discredit Conservatives, Even as it Concedes CPAC Energy

Predictably, the New York Times was antagonistic toward the just concluded Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington D.C. Some of the initial reports gave a straightforward account of the proceedings. But this was temporal as the NYT quickly sought to shortcircuit the energy that was evident throughout the three day event. One article stood out among the rest in its over the top attack on one young activist who has asked for a retraction. Read on... Conservatism is on the ...

Potential Ethical Conflicts Only Apply to Republican News Analysts

News outlets have an obligation to inform readers and viewers about the political leanings and affiliations of various commentators, so they can make an informed decision and use their own judgment. Fox News has boosted its already strong ratings by including former governors and top congressional figures in their lineup. While The New York Times is right to raise questions about potential conflicts, it's important to note that at least their is full disclosure on Fox. Where was the NYT when Wal...

Obama, Green Activists Get a Free Pass on Merits of “Clean Energy”

Leaders in both major parties seem to be coming around to the idea that nuclear power should once again be viewed as viable option to meet America's energy needs. But the larger concept of "clean energy" that envionmentalists continue to advance is quite questionable as is the science behind man-made global warming. Despite the antagonism green activists quoted here have toward Obama's proposal, the president remains committed to the idea of green jobs and alternative clean energy sources. The r...

Obama’s Reticience to Tackle Entitlements Should Figure into Headline

Obama has not talked about cutting the national debt and instead favors more modest changes that would slow down future spending. Moreover, he's reluctant to take on entitlement spending, which economists say must be done before the national debt can be reduced. Unfortuantely, the headline states "Bipartisan Commission is Established to Reduce Debt." But this is not what Obama has in mind.... President Obama has set up a bipartisan commission that will supposedly look for ways to rein in the ...