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"but it points out that other museums could too" That's the bias right there. There is a broader problem here, but that's not indicated in the headline. Hobby
by mbostleman 7y ago
"but it points out that other museums could too"
That's the bias right there. There is a broader problem here, but that's not indicated in the headline. Hobby Lobby was specifically targeted in the headline to create emotional engagement. Not the end of the world. Not a vast conspiracy - they need to sell clicks and paper. But not totally honest either.
- TimTheTinker 7y agoThat's a good point, but astute readers aren't likely to be misled by headlines alone. Unfortunately, headline scanning for confirmation bias of one's current beliefs is rampant. This means (a) biased headlines will get more clicks, and (b) such headlines do constitute a certain lack of honesty in journalism, because of the likelihood that they will mislead many readers.
- LegitShady 7y agoYou don't mislead in headlines for astute readers so there isn't a point in discussing that. You mislead in headlines for everyone else.
- js2 7y agoIt's an article about Hobby Lobby, not a generic article about all museums.