Spin Watch

Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen claim missile strike on Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht in Gulf of Aden, which injured two crew members. The language used in the title subtly frames the … Read Article

Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen claim missile strike on Dutch cargo ship Minervagracht in Gulf of Aden, which injured two crew members. This title uses the term “missile strike” which could … Read Article

“It was an excellent visit – both the start at the UN and the conclusion in Washington. This is my fourth visit to Washington since President Trump took office. It’s … Read Article

Police Chief: Suspect intentionally started fire at Michigan church In the article “Police Chief: Suspect intentionally started fire at Michigan church”, there is a clear framing of violence as an … Read Article

The appeal comes amid the spread of measles cases in haredi communities in and around Jerusalem The article’s framing of the measles outbreak in haredi communities in Jerusalem as an … Read Article

Iran’s Pezeshkian: We’re not afraid of war The framing of this article presents a tension between the legitimate governance of Iran and the violence enacted by the U.S. and Israel. … Read Article

“I had a great meeting with [Middle East] leaders… at UNGA – and I think we’re close to getting some kind of a deal done. We want to get the … Read Article

“I had a great meeting with [Middle East] leaders… at UNGA – and I think we’re close to getting some kind of a deal done. We want to get the … Read Article

Infant dies of measles in Jerusalem This news story uses the term “measles” as a euphemism to simplify a complex health crisis, potentially downplaying the severity of the situation. Measles, … Read Article

Fourth infant dies of measles in Israel this year The framing of this article paints measles, a preventable disease, as an inevitable tragedy. This linguistic shift obscures the structural issues … Read Article