Michael Schellenberger

Rank 43 of 47

Score -98

In April of 2021, CBS’s “60 Minutes” falsely claimed that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis exclusively chose Publix, a major Florida supermarket chain, to distribute Covid vaccines because it had donated to his political campaign.

Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat who helped oversee

12/22/2025, 9:37:13 PM

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Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

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It was "corporate censorship" for CBS @bariweiss to delay her story, says "60 Minutes" reporter Sharyn Alfonsi. But Alfonsi presented no evidence to support her allegation. And Alfonsi has a history of biased reporting that even liberal "fact-checkers" denounced as inaccurate.

The statement addresses a public issue involving media accuracy and political actions, critiquing CBS's reporting on Florida's vaccine distribution. It questions the integrity of the reporting and highlights a political figure's response, engaging in a broader discussion about media bias and accountability.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to correct misinformation, aligning with the principle of doing no harm by addressing potential inaccuracies. [+1]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
It critiques a public figure's actions without engaging in personal attacks, respecting privacy and dignity. [+1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement engages in constructive criticism of media practices, focusing on factual accuracy rather than personal attacks. [+1]