How the Press Learned to Take Directions from Their Enemy

Outlets hesitated to even say “terrorist” — while running unverified enemy claims as news. Fake victims crowded out real ones.

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How the Press Learned to Take Directions from Their Enemy

Outlets hesitated to even say “terrorist” — while running unverified enemy claims as news. Fake victims crowded out real ones.

by Richard Landes Starting the day after 9/11, major news outlets showed real caution about the word 'terrorist' — worried it might sound biased, or provoke backlash.