Source Watch

So I stumbled upon an interesting website. Here is a summary taken from their webpage:


"Welcome to SourceWatch, a collaborative project of the Center for Media and Democracy to produce a directory of the people, organizations and issues shaping the public agenda. A primary purpose of SourceWatch is documenting the PR and propaganda activities of public relations firms and public relations professionals engaged in managing and manipulating public perception, opinion and policy. SourceWatch also includes profiles on think tanks, industry-funded organizations and industry-friendly experts that work to influence public opinion and public policy on behalf of corporations, governments and special interests. Over time, SourceWatch has broadened to include others involved in public debates including media outlets, journalists and government agencies. Unlike some other wikis, SourceWatch has a policy of strict referencing, and is overseen by a paid editor."

Sounds like a good site to check up on any opinion pieces you may read somewhere. I was reading an article on the benefits of CFL lightbulbs compared to regular incandescents, then found out that the guy was on the payroll of a bunch of corporations. A professional spin doctor so to speak. Anyways, just thought that you should know your source when reading things. That way you can make an educated decision that is hopefully more unbiased since you can understand where the opinion is coming from, and take into account those factors while reading.

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