Spin Watch

Spin Watch (5/20/26)

Four Republicans vote with Democrats to advance a Senate resolution to withdraw US troops from Iran. This article uses the phrase “withdraw US troops from Iran” instead of “end military … Read Article

Spin Watch (5/19/26)

“Energy Minister: ‘Israel is the strongest power in the Middle East’” This article frames coercion, restriction, and violence as legitimate tools of governance and security. The Energy Minister’s assertion that … Read Article

Spin Watch (5/18/26)

Upon landing, Noam Bettan held a brief press conference at Ben Gurion Airport This article portrays an individual’s celebration at an airport as a unifying and uplifting experience. However, it … Read Article

Spin Watch (5/17/26)

“The Book of Numbers and the power of the census” The title of this story, “The Book of Numbers and the power of the census”, leans on religious framing by … Read Article

Spin Watch (5/16/26)

Spain withdraws from Eurovision 2023 in protest against Israel The first paragraph of the article frames the Prime Minister of Spain’s decision to withdraw from Eurovision as a righteous stand … Read Article

Spin Watch (5/15/26)

Trump: “We cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon. That’s all” The first structural breakdown in this story is the framing of a military intervention as an essential measure for … Read Article

Spin Watch (5/15/26)

In a post on Truth Social following his visit to China, Trump signals continued military action against Iran. The headline’s phrasing paints potential military aggression as a mere signal from … Read Article

Spin Watch (5/15/26)

In a post on Truth Social following his visit to China, Trump signals continued military action against Iran. The language used in this article subtly frames continued military action as … Read Article

Spin Watch (5/14/26)

Following her training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, she was stationed in Ansbach, Germany, in early 2025. Her commitment to her unit was recently recognized with a promotion to specialist on … Read Article

Spin Watch (5/13/26)

The Dominican Republic designates Hezbollah and the IRGC as terrorists, a move welcomed by Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar. In the framing of this article, the Dominican Republic’s action of labeling … Read Article