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935 lies, the future of truth and the decline of America's moral integrity, Charles Lewis

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935 lies

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Charles Lewis

the future of truth and the decline of America's moral integrity

Facts are and must be the coin of the realm in a democracy, for government?of the people, by the people and for the people," requires and assumes to some extent an informed citizenry. Unfortunately, for citizens in the United States and throughout the world, distinguishing between fact and fiction has always been a formidable challenge, often with real life and death consequences. But now it is more difficult and confusing than ever. The Internet Age makes comment indistinguishable from fact, and erodes authority. It is liberating but annihilating at the same time. Fo

Our first casualty -- The public's right to know : the Pentagon Papers, Watergate and a triumph for truth -- Race : the American delusion -- America's secret foreign policy and the arrogance of power -- Doubt is their product : the corporate war on truth -- Where have you gone, Edward R. Murrow? -- A watchdog in the corridors of power -- The future of truth

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