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Download full textOlasky, Marvin N. – 1987
A study examined coverage of Alger Hiss's trial for spying for the Soviet Union in the conservative Los Angeles "Times" and Chicago "Tribune," and the liberal Washington "Post" and New York "Times." It was hypothesized that (1) the liberal newspapers would favor Hiss, especially in their editorials; (2) the…
Descriptors: Communism, Court Litigation, Editorials, Media Research
Olasky, Marvin N. – 1986
Since "New York Times Co. versus Sullivan," the amount of money spent on libel suits brought against the media, and the amount of money awarded to litigants, has skyrocketed. Most people who file such suits against the media are not seeking monetary damages, but only vindication for damage to their name and reputation. However, they may…
Descriptors: Biblical Literature, Christianity, Court Litigation, Freedom of Speech
