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Glenn Beck Now Offering Hard News
Sep 1st
Time For Glenn To Put On His Journalist Cap
Glenn Beck is now the keeper of a modern day Burning bush (at least that’s what he’d like people to believe)…
Glenn Beck is a willful deceiver, an intentional misinformer and a disseminator of reckless vitriol. But, don’t even think about criticizing Glenn Beck for it. Why? Well, for the past few years, Glenn Beck and his defenders have argued that Mr. Beck is not a hard newsperson, but instead an entertainer and a commentator. Thus, they contend that Mr. Beck should not be held to the standards of a journalist.
In the abstract, More >
Bob Kincaid Interviews Angelo of StopBeck About Glenn Beck, 828, Advertiser Boycott and More…
Sep 1st
On August 21, Bob Kincaid from The Horn Radio Network interviewed Angelo of the StopBeck effort.
The discussion covers a wide range of topics related to right-wing misinformation, accountability and effective activism. I think the topics are interesting and there’s a lot of depth here. I strongly suggest giving it a listen, I’m confident you’ll think it’s worthwhile… (more…)
Statement On 828 Counter Protests
Aug 26th
Over the past few weeks, we’ve gotten a lot of questions about whether StopBeck effort is organizing any counter protests to Glenn Beck’s 828 rally.
Here is the StopBeck effort’s statement on the issue: (more…)
Fox News’ Van Susteren Calls For Glenn Beck To Move 828 Rally
Aug 17th
Glenn Beck’s decision to hold his I Have A Scheme rally at the same location and on the anniversary of MLK’s I Have A Dream speech has drawn the ire of civil rights organizations and leaders. But today, an unexpected voice has been added to chorus of critics – one of Glenn Beck’s colleagues at Fox News.
Today, Greta Van Susteren publicly expressed her opposition to Glenn Beck’s rally and called on him to move the event. On her blog, Greta explained (emphasis added):
On August 28th my colleague Glenn Beck is going to lead an event on the mall in Washington, DC. It is the More >
Permit For Glenn Beck’s 828 Rally Still Not Approved; Update: Permit Approved
Aug 17th
A while back, Bill Press reported that the permit for Glenn Beck’s 828 rally had not been approved yet. Well, as August 17, the permit is still pending.
But don’t get too excited, the permit is very likely to be approved. The delay is largely attributable to working out logistical issues.
The official description of Glenn Beck’s event for the permit is a “demonstration to honor veterans.” This is ironic given Glenn Beck’s suggestion that the Purple Heart lacks “honor and integrity” and his plans to do away with it at the event.
OpenCongress adds:
The August 28 rally falls on the 47th anniversary of the More >
6 Months (Well Almost) Of Zero Advertisers For Glenn Beck In UK
Aug 9th
Literally hundreds of advertisers refuse to purchase ad time on Glenn Beck’s show. But, did you know…
As of today, August 9, the broadcast of Glenn Beck’s show in the U.K. has run without any commercials for nearly six months thanks to your efforts.
Background:
The Fox News Channel is broadcast in the U.K, which means Glenn Beck is as well. Along with the StopBeck – UK Effort, participants in the StopBeck Effort reached out and urged advertisers to stop sponsoring Mr. Beck’s vitriol, sexism and preying on racial anxieties. Once aware of the reckless vitriol they were associating their brands with, advertisers were quick to flee More >
Murdoch Dismisses Glenn Beck’s Advertiser Loss; Advances Demonstrable Falsehood
Aug 6th
In a conference call with business analysts this week, Rupert Murdoch said this about Glenn Beck’s advertiser losses:
Murdoch was also asked if last year’s boycott of Glenn Beck had any effect on the news network’s earnings.
The News Corp. CEO laughed and responded with a quick “no.”
“They’re not boycotting watching it because it’s getting incredible numbers,” he said. “We have not lost any business at all; some [advertisers] may have moved to other programs,” but “it has not affected the total revenues or the profits.”
I’m not going to reinvent the wheel here, so I urge all interested parties to check out Eric More >
Why Are The New Orleans Saints Being Used To Help Glenn Beck Raise Money For His 828 Rally?
Jul 13th
Before, I get into the story, let’s get you up to speed:
On August 28, Glenn Beck is planning a rally in Washington DC. According to Mr. Beck, he intends on picking up Martin Luther King’s mantle and plans to “restore honor” to America. How does Glenn Beck intend to restore honor? Well, by being as exploitative and dishonorable as possible.
Notably, Glenn Beck has chosen to hold the rally at the Lincoln Memorial on the anniversary of MLK’s “I I have a dream” speech. Mr. Beck’s feeble and pathetic attempt to coopt MLK’s legacy has drawn the ire of civil rights leaders More >
No More Ads On Glenn Beck’s Show In The UK…Again
Jul 11th
Believe it or not, Glenn Beck’s show also runs in the UK. It’s broadcast on the Fox News Channel via Sky Digital. Accordingly, participants in the StopBeck effort along with the StopBeck UK effort reached out to companies that were advertising on the UK broadcast of Glenn Beck’s show.
Well, the efforts were wildly successful. On February 9, the UK broadcast of Glenn Beck’s show began running without any commercials – zero sponsors, zero advertisers. The broadcast of the show remained without any sponsors for a full fourth months.
Then, on June 15, a handful of advertisements returned to the show again. Consequently, More >
Bill Press Interviews StopBeck Again
Jul 1st
On his July 1 radio show, Bill Press interviewed Angelo S. Carusone, the organizer of the StopBeck effort.
In addition to hosting a nationally syndicated radio show, Bill is a White House correspondent and an author. His most recent book is Toxic Talk.
Bill and Angelo discussed Glenn Beck’s 828 Rally. On the surface, Glenn Beck is attempting to supplant MLK’s memory. But, it goes deeper than that. The rally is just a giant book launching party. And, Glenn Beck is raising money for the event, tax-free, under the guise of supporting the troops.
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Bill Press is More >
