Media Bias by Story Selection
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates bias by story selection?
A
A local conservative newspaper uses terms such as 'out of touch,' 'moron,' and 'extremist' when referring to a Democratic candidate.
B
A reporter aligned with the Democratic Party chooses to publish only positive stories about the Democratic candidate, ignoring any potential scandals, while refusing to print any positive stories about the opposing Republican candidate.
C
A city council president expresses reluctance to raise taxes to fund a new elementary school roof, and a reporter subsequently publishes a story claiming the official does not care about children dealing with a leaky roof.
D
A newspaper prominently features news stories that align with its own agenda while burying other stories toward the back of the publication.