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Facts vs. Perceptions in Trayvon Martin Coverage

The trial of George Zimmerman, who admits to shooting Trayvon Martin to death, offers lessons to journalists. First, stick to the facts. Perceptions are not facts.  If we ignore partisan and often self-serving polemics, his acquittal reminds us that according to the law, not all homicides are “murder.” It’s also sloppy, inaccurate journalism to call […]

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