Juan Williams Case Confuses Objectivity with Fairness on Tendentious Television
Poynter Institute, October 25, 2010
By James Naughton
The problem with a journalist participating in opinion-mongering programs on Fox -- or on MSNBC -- is that these programs by their very nature are unfair. They thrive on inciting and showcasing bias. NPR was right to sever its relationship with Juan Williams, but not for his comments on the "O'Reilly Factor."
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