A study in Australia found that more than half of stories in mainstream newspapers were fed to them by PR entities: "Many journalists and editors were defensive … Most refused to respond, others who initially granted an interview then asked for their comments to be withdrawn out of fear they'd be reprimanded, or worse, fired." [Crikey via The Awl]
Study finds 55 percent of newspaper stories are placed
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Delusional MyPuppet Mike Lindell's blatant lies slapped down by Supreme Court
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