FAIR
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Fairness & Accuracy In Reporting (FAIR), is a media criticism organization based in New York, New York, founded in 1986. FAIR describes itself on its website as "the national media watch group" and defines its mission as working to "invigorate the First Amendment by advocating for greater diversity in the press and by scrutinizing media practices that marginalize public interest, minority and dissenting viewpoints." FAIR refers to itself as a "progressive group". It is described by Columbia Journalism Review and Media Matters for America as a "liberal media watchdog". FAIR claims ... More » (Source: Wikipedia)
Overview
Media:
Online
Audience:
(English)
Scope:
National
Political Viewpoint:
Neutral viewpoint
Owners:
nonprofit_organization
Research
Location:
New York, NY, US
Editorial
Edited By:
Ezra Fox
Last Edit:
Sep 17, 2007 - 2:18 PM PDT
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