Morning Shows Skip Ideological Labels for Violent Anti-War Protesters

Scott Whitlock
May 21st, 2012 3:24 PM
Violent anti-war protesters clashed with Chicago police this weekend, but the network morning shows on Monday avoided attempts at pinning an ideology on them, simply referring to "anti-war" "protesters." On CBS This Morning, Charlie Rose blandly explained, "Protests turned violent in Chicago...Police battle protesters in Chicago." Reporter Bill Plante added, "And a small group of them…
 

ABC Not Sure Whether Death Threats In Trayvon Martin Aftermath 'Going

Mark Finkelstein
March 31st, 2012 10:01 AM
Is it right to make death threats against George Zimmerman and his family?  ABC News isn't sure. In a Good Morning America segment today on the Trayvon Martin case, as an ABC reporter spoke from Sanford, Florida, this graphic was displayed across the bottom of the screen: "ARE DEATH THREATS GOING TOO FAR?" Video and screencap after the jump.