Journalism Quote by Sharyl Attkisson
“There's a tendency in the news media, on the part of some managers, to censor or block stories that don't fall in line with the message they want sent to the viewers.”
About This Quote
Source Report: Media Bias Review, 2020
News outlets sometimes suppress stories that conflict with their agenda, undermining journalistic integrity and public trust
In simple terms: Media may censor inconvenient stories, harming truth
Key Takeaway
Question media motives and seek diverse sources
Themes
media
censorship
integrity
Mood
skeptical
inquisitive
Type
investigative
educational
When to use this quote
- news consumption
- media literacy
- investigative journalism
Key Concepts
agenda‑driven reporting
information control
public trust
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify story completeness?
- What sources can counteract bias?
A Different Perspective
Censorship can be subtle and hard to detect
