Michael Schellenberger

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12/22/2025, 9:45:15 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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Here is the liberal Boston PBS member station segment on Sharyn Alfonsi's biased and inaccurate story. Every single person in it criticizes Alfonsi's piece about Ron DeSantis' vaccine roll-out.

Nobody who looks at this walks away thinking that Alfonsi did anything other than an
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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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
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 critiques a '60 Minutes' report on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, alleging media bias and inaccuracies. It references various sources criticizing the report, suggesting a broader media discussion on journalistic integrity and bias.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to highlight perceived harm caused by inaccurate reporting, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 2:
    I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
    It respects privacy but critiques the professional actions of a journalist, which is a public matter. [+1]
  3. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    The statement promotes understanding of media bias, though it could be more balanced in its critique.
  4. 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.
    It engages in constructive criticism of the media but could avoid personal attacks by focusing on the content rather than the individual. [-1]
  5. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to discuss media integrity, contributing to societal betterment by encouraging accountability. [+1]