On the recordJuly 26, 2010
The national media have been quick to blame conservative news outlets for the firing of Agriculture Department official Shirley Sherrod. For example, a recent New York Times article points a finger at Fox News. The article, which mentions Fox seven times, describes the network as being in ``pursuit of Ms. Sherrod.'' However, Fox did not air any stories about Ms. Sherrod until after she had already resigned. The New York Times and the rest of the national media have largely ignored the truth. The rush to judgment that led to Ms. Sherrod's firing came from the Obama administration, not conservative media outlets. The Times article is another example of the media giving the White House a free pass. Media outlets should be more honest in their reporting if they want the trust of the American people.
