Spin Watch

At a meeting comprised of opposition party leaders, plans are made to create permanent forum, plan for next government. The language in this article creates an image of a democratic … Read Article

At a meeting comprised of opposition party leaders, plans are made to create permanent forum, plan for next government. In this article, the language is neutral and straightforward. It describes … Read Article

US eliminates top ISIS official in Syria The language used in this article subtly legitimates violence by framing it as a necessary pursuit against terrorism. The use of “elimination” instead … Read Article

Learn how to avoid account restrictions, tax surprises, and late-night trading headaches. The title of the article makes use of euphemistic language in an attempt to downplay the impact of … Read Article

ABC cancels ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ following Charlie Kirk controversy This article uses language to frame the cancellation of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” as a righteous response to “offensive and insensitive” comments. … Read Article

“ABC cancels ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ after host’s comments on Charlie Kirk” In this article, the legitimacy of the FCC’s decision to cease airing “Jimmy Kimmel Live” is presented as a … Read Article

Robinson charged with seven charges, including aggravated murder The language used here is indicative of a system where violence is presented as a form of governance. The language used to … Read Article

Utah County Attorney: Robinson could face death penalty if convicted The language used in this article subtly legitimizes the potential violence of capital punishment under the cloak of legal proceedings. … Read Article

Trump to Israel: Be very careful about Qatar The article uses a subtle framing technique to navigate the tension between the U.S.’s alliances with Israel and Qatar. Trump’s quote, “They … Read Article

Trump to Israel: Be careful with Qatar The article begins with the framing of President Trump’s caution to Israel about their recent military action against Qatar. The language used veils … Read Article