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Sign if you agree: 'Fair and balanced' Fox News has poisoned the well of public discourse [1]

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Date: 2023-05-04

The Rupert Murdoch-led network seems to base the issues they report on what will help Republicans win elections. Fox News viewers are more likely to believe that crime is increasing in American cities when statistics show it has decreased in recent years. In fact, crime, and particularly gun violence, has only been rising in red states as they continue to loosen gun laws. But you wouldn't know that from watching Fox News.

Perhaps the most glaring example of Fox News' destructive influence is the recent $787.5 million settlement paid to Dominion Voting Systems. The network had persistently broadcast baseless allegations that the company's voting machines were rigged to ensure Trump's defeat in the 2020 presidential election, despite knowing these claims were unfounded. This massive settlement, however, is unlikely to deter Fox News from continuing its campaign of deceit, and the network faces additional lawsuits for its lies about the 2020 election.

As these legal battles unfold, the broader implications are worth considering. By perpetuating falsehoods about the integrity of the electoral process, Fox News has actively contributed to the erosion of trust in our democratic institutions, paving the way for events like the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.

And the damage doesn't stop there. Fox News' pattern of misinformation, distortion, and manipulation has poisoned the well of public discourse. The network's stubborn refusal to accurately cover issues like climate change, gun control, and social justice speaks volumes about its commitment to perpetuating division and prioritizing sensationalism over the public good.

As news consumers, we are responsible for holding media organizations accountable for the content they produce. We must demand better from our news sources and reject the deceptive tactics employed by Fox News. In an age where trust in media is eroding, we cannot afford to let a network like Fox News continue to wreak havoc on our society, our democracy, and our collective pursuit of truth.

Sign if you agree: Fox News is a purveyor of deception, distortion, and manipulation, with a profound and insidious negative impact on society.

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