Rachel Thorn on Nostr: Interesting how word choice in a headline can change the nuance of a news story. The ...
Interesting how word choice in a headline can change the nuance of a news story. The Washington Post says “New York Police enter Columbia’s campus” while USA Today says “Police in riot gear storm into building.” Without more detail, we’re left wondering if WaPo is whitewashing police violence, or if USA Today is sensationalizing in order to get more eyeballs.
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