But bias in the American press is nothing new. Blurring the line between patriotism and partisanship, printers and editors in Colonial America had a political agenda. Stretching the facts in one-sided reports, papers rallied against British tyranny and taxes, urged boycotts and incited a revolution.
As we approach another election, join the Newseum's curators to preview the upcoming exhibit "1776 -- Breaking News: Independence" and see how Colonial printers used the press to set the stage for independence.
Following a reception, this discussion will take place in the Newseum's Charles L. Overby Boardroom, fittingly overlooking the Capitol.
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