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My Fair Lincoln

The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg

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Media Bias in the Lincoln Douglas Debates

This chapter discusses the historical media bias during the Lincoln Douglas debates, where pro-South and pro-Lincoln newspapers claimed victory for their respective candidate. It highlights the importance of discounting journalistic sources and looking for first-hand information. The chapter draws parallels to contemporary media bias, mentioning figures like George Soros, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Al Sharpton.

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