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Yellow Journalism: Is it still an Issue Today?
During the late 1800s, the United States press fanned the flames of the Spanish-American War by publishing sensational stories about Spanish cruelty in Cuba. On what current issue or issues do you think the press has played a major role in influencing public opinion? In a typed, double-spaced essay of 400-500 words (no fewer & no more), share your answer and explain your reasoning. As you write your paper, think critically about the sources from which you gather your information— Who is presenting the information? Who is the audience? Are the sources reliable or do they contain biases? Are they right leaning or left leaning?
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