The most exasperating, if utterly predictable, lesson from the Henry Louis Gates Jr. contretemps was not about race. It was about the persistent vapidity and superficiality of the news media, even at a time of serious national crisis. And it was another tutorial in the news media’s still-powerful ability to set the agenda for what we are supposed to pay attention… return to article
-
subscribe to print magazine
-
email this article to a friend
-
Reader Comments (0)There are no comments on this article yet. Start the discussion below.
-
register a new account »Posting Security
Also by Susan J. Douglas
- Girls Gone Anti-Feminist
Is ’70s feminism an impediment to female happiness and fulfillment? - How to Beat the One-Term Blues
- Who is the Real Terrorism Powder Puff?
- The Worst Obsession in the World
- Pitbullies of the Right
- Women Reach a Breaking Point
Popular Discussions
- The 9/11 Faith Movement
Many Americans believe 9/11 was a conspiracy by the U.S. government
1979 posts since Jul 11 06 - What’s the 411 on 9/11?
891 posts since Dec 21 05 - Democrats: It’s the War
659 posts since Nov 1 05 - Was the Presidential Election Stolen?
462 posts since Jun 19 06 - A Fundamental History Lesson
The rise of National Socialism proved politics and religion don't mix
427 posts since Oct 10 05
Site Map | Contact Us | Internships | Submissions | Advertising | Low Bandwidth / Mobile
© 2009 In These Times | Reprint Policy | Privacy Policy | Powered by Expression Engine | RSS Feeds
© 2009 In These Times | Reprint Policy | Privacy Policy | Powered by Expression Engine | RSS Feeds