Fake Newspapers Are Flooding America
Power User with Taylor Lorenz
Opposition and Astroturfing: The Solar Farm Debate
This chapter explores the backlash against a proposed solar farm in Mount Vernon, highlighting the role of a financially motivated local executive and their ties to a faux grassroots organization. It discusses the consequences of biased media coverage fueled by corporate interests, particularly emphasizing the decline of local newspapers and the rise of misleading information. Through various case studies, including the relationship between Chevron and a local newspaper, the chapter reveals the manipulative tactics used to sway public opinion and the dangers posed to community awareness.
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