Is the free press free? Using truth claims to examine fake news

2018 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 357-368
Author(s):  
Jeremiah Clabough ◽  
Mark Pearcy
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York Times ◽  
Position Statement ◽  
Fake News ◽  
Donald Trump ◽  
Free Press ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Truth Claims

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the relationship dynamics between the executive office and the free press; and how these dynamics have been altered under the Trump administration. Donald Trump has questioned the validity and accuracy of claims, even going as far to call some organizations (CNN and The New York Times) “fake news.” The authors discuss the historically contentious relationship between the executive office and the free press as well as the ways in which Donald Trump has altered the dynamics of this relationship. Design/methodology/approach In this paper, the authors explore the role of the free press in American politics. The authors designed two classroom-ready activities by drawing on the best teaching practices advocated for in the C3 Framework. To elaborate, both activities allow students to research and analyze arguments made by Donald Trump and challenge false claims. This enables students to engage in the four dimensions of the Inquiry Arc in the C3 Framework. Findings The authors provide two activities that can be utilized in the high school social studies classroom to enable students to dissect American politicians’ messages. These two activities can be adapted and utilized to enable students to examine political candidate’s messages. By completing the steps of these two activities, students are better prepared to be critical consumers of political media messages and take civic action to challenge false claims. Originality/value Donald Trump has attempted to undermine the free press in the USA. He objects to stories that do not paint his administration in a positive light. This manuscript uses the media literacy position statement from NCSS and Ochoa-Becker’s framework for truth claims to explore Trump’s statements and claims.

Trump, die Medien und der Widerstand

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 65-74
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York Times ◽  
Fake News ◽  
Donald Trump

Am Morgen des 29. Juli 2018 tweetete der amerikanische Präsident Donald Trump: «Hatte ein sehr gutes Treffen im Weißen Haus mit A.G. Sulzberger, Chefredakteur der New York Times. Haben lange über die ungeheuren Berge an Fake News geredet, die in den Medien verbreitet werden & wie aus diesen Fake News irgendwann der Ausdruck 'Volksfeind' geworden ist. Traurig." Zwei Stunden später ging Sulzberg mit einer Stellungsnahme an die Öffentlichkeit, um der Darstellung des Präsidenten zu widersprechen und klarzustellen, dass er sich zu dem Treffen bereit erklärt hatte, «um Bedenken angesichts der überaus beunruhigenden presssefeindlichen Rhetorik des Präsidenten zum Ausdruck zu bringen», und dass er dem Präsidenten mitgeteilt habe, «seine Sprache sei nicht nur spalterisch, sondern in zunehmendem Maße gefährlich». Weiter führte er aus, dass «der Ausdruck 'Fake News' unwahr und schädlich ist», dass ihn aber «Trumps Charakterisierung der Journalisten als 'Volksfeind' weit mehr beunruhigt.»

Experiences of Karen refugees with traditional and western medicine in the USA

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 387-399
Author(s):  
Natalie R. Wodniak
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Health Insurance ◽  
Traditional Medicine ◽  
Traditional Practices ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Large Populations ◽  
The Usa ◽  
English Speaking ◽  
Karen Refugees ◽  
Us Cities

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to further understand the medical experiences of Karen refugees who have been resettled to the USA. It examines the use of traditional medicine throughout the transition from Burma to the USA, as well as refugees’ experiences in the American healthcare system. This study aims to identify shortcomings in refugees’ access to preferred methods of healthcare. Design/methodology/approach Interviews were conducted with 39 Karen refugees in 3 US cities with large populations of refugees from Burma – Fort Wayne, Indiana; Amarillo, Texas; and Buffalo, New York. Participants were asked questions about their healthcare experiences in Burma and the USA, their use of traditional medicine in both countries and their satisfaction with medical care in the USA. Findings Nearly all interviewees reported using traditional medicine in Burma, but only six felt able to continue to use traditional methods in the USA. Most participants had positive experiences with healthcare in America, but 15 expressed dissatisfaction with obtaining health insurance and confusion over its coverage. Findings also indicate that refugees do not feel that traditional practices are accepted in the USA. Research limitations/implications Due to the language barrier, a phone interpreter was used for non-English-speaking participants, which may have affected proper understanding or clarity of answers. Practical implications This study brings to attention the need to improve refugee healthcare by encouraging traditional practices and assisting refugees with obtaining health insurance. Originality/value This paper identifies the importance of analyzing the accessibility of various forms of healthcare, including traditional medicine, to refugees in the USA.

scholarly journals Image of Hugo Chavez Created by US Mass Media in Context of Venezuela 1998 Presidential Elections

2021 ◽  
pp. 66-70
Author(s):  
N.S. Pivovarova
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Los Angeles ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Political Development ◽  
Presidential Elections ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
New York Times ◽  
Political Activity ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Hugo Chavez

This paper investigates the features of the US mass media approaches in creating the image of Hugo Chavez on the eve of the Venezuela 1998 Presidential Elections. The paper studies the historical context, which influenced the creation of Chavez's image. The socio-economic and political development of Venezuela in those days is analyzed. The key traits of Chavez’s image highlighted during the period under study, as well as the emotional background of the publications, are analyzed. Although both the domestic and foreign historiography has paid a most sufficient attention to the history of Venezuela, the biography and political activity of Hugo Chavez, his image as a presidential candidate in the 1998 Venezuela elections remains unexplored. This work aims to fill this gap. The paper systematically examines the materials of the three major US newspapers, namely, the “New York Times”, the “Wall Street Journal”, and the “Los Angeles Times”, published from July to December, 1998. The established methodologies of document analysis and quantitative content analysis are applied. The study leads to the conclusion that the USA mass media created a negative image of Hugo Chavez during the pre-election period, implementing understatements and a negative emotional background in their publications.

New York's Cuomo resigns in response to party pressure

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Democratic Party ◽  
Attorney General ◽  
New York State ◽  
State Legislature ◽  
The State ◽  
Donald Trump ◽  
Content Type ◽  
York State ◽  
State Employees

Significance National and state leaders of his Democratic Party had been pressing Cuomo to resign since last week’s publication of a report from State Attorney-General Letitia James detailing his sexual harassment of eleven women, including state employees. Cuomo’s impeachment by the state legislature was looking all but certain by the time he resigned. Impacts Prosecutors in five New York State counties will continue to pursue separate criminal investigations despite Cuomo’s resignation. The State Assembly may complete the impeachment process, despite Cuomo’s resignation, in order to prevent him from running again. Cuomo will continue to talk up his liberal polices, his opposition to Donald Trump, and his leadership during the pandemic.

The Language of Conflict in the Focus of Quantitative Content Analysis of the USA Press Reports (on the Example of New York Times Article Archive for the Period from 1851 to 2019)

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-15
Author(s):  
M. Chekunova
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
New York Times ◽  
The United States ◽  
Russian Society ◽  
Quantitative Content Analysis ◽  
Quantitative Content ◽  
Public Consciousness ◽  
The Usa ◽  
History Of

The presented article tests the application of the method of quantitative content analysis to identify the spread of confrontational tendencies in the public consciousness. It proves the broad possibilities of monitoring and forecasting conflicts in society on the basis of it. The source base of the study was the archives of the New York Times newspaper for the period from 1851 to 2019. The author calculated the number of used indicative conflict-containing lexemes, the integrated dynamics of which expresses the coefficient of confrontation. The coefficient of confrontation correlates with the dynamics of conflicts in the history of the United States and the world, explanations of the increase and decrease of the corresponding indicators are given. The maximum phases of the confrontation coefficient fall on the period of the Second World War and the modern period. Modern maximization is viewed as a significant threat to the security of Russian society.

Exploring the customer experience with Airbnb

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 410-429 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Li ◽  
Simon Hudson ◽  
Kevin Kam Fung So
Keyword(s):  
Factor Analysis ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Customer Experience ◽  
Dimensional Structure ◽  
Empirical Examination ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Four Dimensions ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Hotel Managers ◽  
Multi Phase

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the multi-dimensional structure of the Airbnb customer experience and to examine the influences of this experience on behavioral outcomes. Design/methodology/approach A multi-phase methodology was adopted using a survey questionnaire to explore the dimensions. Data were collected from a sample of 561 Airbnb users in the USA. Exploratory factor analysis and confirmed factor analysis were conducted to evaluate the reliability and validity of the scale. Findings First, the results support the hypothesis that the Airbnb customer experience comprises four dimensions: home benefits, personalized services, authenticity and social connection. Second, the study demonstrates that these dimensions significantly influence customers’ behavioral intentions. Research limitations/implications The use of a US Airbnb users sample may affect the generalizability of the results. Practical implications The findings of this study provide insights for Airbnb hosts and hotel managers. More specifically, this study offers suggestions to Airbnb hosts about how to enhance their services to customers based on the four experience dimensions and to hotels about how they can compete with Airbnb on the four experience dimensions. Originality/value This study provides an important theoretical framework for measuring the Airbnb customer experience through an empirical examination.

Gaston Acurio: business model innovation and creation of a Peruvian gastronomic brand

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Ontaneda ◽  
Guillermo Quiroga
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
Business Model ◽  
New York Times ◽  
Business Model Innovation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Academic Level ◽  
Business Model Canvas ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality

Learning outcomes Identify the types of innovation that Gastón Acurio’s proposal has created. Understand the key strategies developed to grown and consolidate Peruvian food as a category internationally and as part of Acurio’s business. Identify elements of the business model using the business model canvas. Explain how elements of a business model are related, reinforce each other and drive results. Evaluate strengths, opportunities, weaknesses and threats to a business model. Analyze changes to the model that can capitalize upon or mitigate these factors based on evidence. Case overview/synopsis Gastón Acurio is a successful Peruvian chef and restauranteur who was key in shaping the country’s gastronomic industry. His innovative business model distinguished him from other Peruvian restauranteurs and allowed him to grow and take advantage of opportunities in Peru and internationally. His success and growth attracted US$52m in investment funding. However, his model’s challenges surfaced during a difficult restaurant launch exacerbated by a harsh review in the New York Times. Students must identify and analyze the key elements of Acurio’s business model to evaluate and propose changes to better take advantage of its strengths and opportunities, as well as to mitigate weaknesses and threats. Complexity academic level Master’s or MBA. Supplementary materials Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Subject code CSS 12: Tourism and hospitality.

Media control will protect scandal-ridden Netanyahu

2017 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Media Coverage ◽  
Conflicts Of Interest ◽  
Left Wing ◽  
Fake News ◽  
Donald Trump ◽  
Content Type ◽  
High Court ◽  
Media Control ◽  
Free Distribution ◽  
Government Financing

Significance An opposition leader in January petitioned the High Court to remove that portfolio over alleged conflicts of interest. This followed the emergence of a recording of Netanyahu apparently discussing an abortive deal with the publisher of Yedioth Ahronoth for more favourable coverage, in return for curtailing the free distribution of Israel Hayom, its pro-Netanyahu rival. Since late 2016, Netanyahu has been engaged in a feud with some sections of the Israeli media. In late January, he complained of a “Bolshevik hunt, brainwashing and character assassination” against himself and his family. Impacts Publicly owned media is set to weaken further, given its dependence on government financing and regulation. Left-wing parties will struggle for media coverage, reducing their popular support base. Netanyahu will use the global ‘fake news’ narrative pushed by Donald Trump to counter-attack against criticism.

Diversity and inclusion by design: best practices from six global companies

2014 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 84-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marjorie Derven
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Business Case ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Global Diversity ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Global Companies ◽  
Comprehensive Picture ◽  
The Usa ◽  
China Merchants Bank

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to share best practices for diversity and inclusion from six global companies and to make the business case for its importance. Design/methodology/approach – In-depth interviews were conducted with diversity and inclusion leaders in the USA from Volkswagen, Sodexo Health Care and Government Services, Sanofi, L'Oreal, BASF North America, and China Merchants Bank New York. Findings – Key findings related to the importance of tailoring global diversity and inclusion strategies and programs to local needs; embedding practices throughout the organization; multiplying impact through external partnerships and leveraging this as a source of innovation. Research limitations/implications – The article provides a range of diversity and inclusion best practices that can be adapted by different organizations, as multiple industries (including pharmaceuticals, banking, automotive, etc.) are included. However, the findings do not represent a comprehensive picture of all global diversity and inclusion best practices. Practical implications – The article provides a range of diversity and inclusion best practices that can be used to benchmark other organizational practices and to add new programs and initiatives for better D&I impact. Originality/value – This is a fully original paper which combines secondary research with illustrative quotes.

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