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| | The Fox News channel was started in 1996 by [[Rupert Murdoch]] and [[Roger Ailes]], who perceived a need for a news organization that offered more balanced and fair reporting, one where the facts from all sides would be presented. [[Mainstream media]] "[[political correctness]]" was banished. As an example, Fox News [[anchor]]s call [[terrorist]]s what they are, (terrorists), instead of referring to them as "militants." As of February 2007, polls show that over 20% of Americans say their main source of news is the Fox News Channel. | | The Fox News channel was started in 1996 by [[Rupert Murdoch]] and [[Roger Ailes]], who perceived a need for a news organization that offered more balanced and fair reporting, one where the facts from all sides would be presented. [[Mainstream media]] "[[political correctness]]" was banished. As an example, Fox News [[anchor]]s call [[terrorist]]s what they are, (terrorists), instead of referring to them as "militants." As of February 2007, polls show that over 20% of Americans say their main source of news is the Fox News Channel. |
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| − | Fox News has dominated the ratings of other cable news outlets.<ref name=anderson>{{cite news|url=http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-anderson4oct04,0,2195035.story?coll=la-opinion-center|title=Fox News: Enraging Liberals for 10 Years|date=October 4, 2006|first=Brian C.|last=Anderson|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> Launched by media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and former political consultant Roger Ailes as a refuge for viewers fed up with real or perceived [[liberal bias]] everywhere in the so-called "[[mainstream media]]", Fox is the undisputed ratings champion of cable news. It's been trouncing [[CNN]], [[MSNBC]] and [[CNBC]] for years, and draws a much larger audience share than all competitors, including the three major broadcast news shows, combined. It is by far the most profitable news network in the world, on track to earn more than $700 Million in 2010.<ref name=10ailes>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/10/business/media/10ailes.html?_r=0|title=A Fox Chief at the Pinnacle of Media and Politics|date=January 9, 2010|first1=David|last1=Carr|first2=Tim|last2=Arango|work=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref> But the profit motive may cause some of the hostility Fox News has to the [[conservative]] positions on important social issues. | + | Fox News has dominated the ratings of other cable news outlets.<ref name=anderson>{{cite news|url=https://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-anderson4oct04,0,2195035.story?coll=la-opinion-center|title=Fox News: Enraging Liberals for 10 Years|date=October 4, 2006|first=Brian C.|last=Anderson|work=[[Los Angeles Times]]}}</ref> Launched by media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and former political consultant Roger Ailes as a refuge for viewers fed up with real or perceived [[liberal bias]] everywhere in the so-called "[[mainstream media]]", Fox is the undisputed ratings champion of cable news. It's been trouncing [[CNN]], [[MSNBC]] and [[CNBC]] for years, and draws a much larger audience share than all competitors, including the three major broadcast news shows, combined. It is by far the most profitable news network in the world, on track to earn more than $700 Million in 2010.<ref name=10ailes>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/10/business/media/10ailes.html?_r=0|title=A Fox Chief at the Pinnacle of Media and Politics|date=January 9, 2010|first1=David|last1=Carr|first2=Tim|last2=Arango|work=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref> But the profit motive may cause some of the hostility Fox News has to the [[conservative]] positions on important social issues. |
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| | Indeed, for over 100 consecutive months, FNC has been the most-watched cable news channel in the country. FNC is available in more than 90 million homes. It is part of the Fox Television Stations Group, a subsidiary of [[Australia]]n-born media mogul [[Rupert Murdoch]]'s [[News Corporation]]. [[Roger Ailes]] was named Chairman of the Fox Television Stations Group on August 15, 2005. Ailes resigned on July 21, 2016, following a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment of female employees. Rupert Murdoch is his interim replacement.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/roger-ailes-resigns_us_57912e0ee4b0fc06ec5c4c8a|title=Roger Ailes Steps Down As Fox News CEO After Widespread Accusations Of Sexual Harassment|date=July 21,2016|accessdate=July 21, 2016}}</ref> Despite its strong ratings dominance in the United States, Fox News did not perform well in the [[United Kingdom]], causing its parent company to stop broadcasting it in the country in 2017 in order to focus on its U.S. market.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/29/guardian-sky-stop-broadcasting-fox-news-uk/ Guardian: Sky to Stop Broadcasting Fox News in UK]. ''Breitbart News''. August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2017.</ref><ref>Concha, Joe (August 29, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/348409-fox-news-no-longer-airing-in-the-uk Fox News no longer airing in the UK]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 29, 2017.</ref> | | Indeed, for over 100 consecutive months, FNC has been the most-watched cable news channel in the country. FNC is available in more than 90 million homes. It is part of the Fox Television Stations Group, a subsidiary of [[Australia]]n-born media mogul [[Rupert Murdoch]]'s [[News Corporation]]. [[Roger Ailes]] was named Chairman of the Fox Television Stations Group on August 15, 2005. Ailes resigned on July 21, 2016, following a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment of female employees. Rupert Murdoch is his interim replacement.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/roger-ailes-resigns_us_57912e0ee4b0fc06ec5c4c8a|title=Roger Ailes Steps Down As Fox News CEO After Widespread Accusations Of Sexual Harassment|date=July 21,2016|accessdate=July 21, 2016}}</ref> Despite its strong ratings dominance in the United States, Fox News did not perform well in the [[United Kingdom]], causing its parent company to stop broadcasting it in the country in 2017 in order to focus on its U.S. market.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/london/2017/08/29/guardian-sky-stop-broadcasting-fox-news-uk/ Guardian: Sky to Stop Broadcasting Fox News in UK]. ''Breitbart News''. August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2017.</ref><ref>Concha, Joe (August 29, 2017). [https://thehill.com/homenews/media/348409-fox-news-no-longer-airing-in-the-uk Fox News no longer airing in the UK]. ''The Hill''. Retrieved August 29, 2017.</ref> |
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| | == Fox News Canada == | | == Fox News Canada == |
| − | Liberals have successfully painted Fox News as being blocked in [[Canada]] because of laws against lying, the premise is false. While they don't operate in Canada because of the legal tactics of direct competitor and wholly-owned government entity [[CBC|Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]] (CBC), Fox News does broadcast their channel by selling programs to Canadian third party independent media firms like Bell, Rogers and 20 other companies.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101090541/http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,184837,00.html|title=Where in the World is FOX?|first=Brian C.|last=Anderson|work=Fox News}}</ref> | + | Liberals have successfully painted Fox News as being blocked in [[Canada]] because of laws against lying, the premise is false. While they don't operate in Canada because of the legal tactics of direct competitor and wholly-owned government entity [[CBC|Canadian Broadcasting Corporation]] (CBC), Fox News does broadcast their channel by selling programs to Canadian third party independent media firms like Bell, Rogers and 20 other companies.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150101090541/https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,184837,00.html|title=Where in the World is FOX?|first=Brian C.|last=Anderson|work=Fox News}}</ref> |
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| | ==Fox News versus Conservatives== | | ==Fox News versus Conservatives== |
| − | Popular opinion programming is skewed in favor of voices from establishment Republican, [[RINO]] members. This is most evident with their guest speakers such as [[Karl Rove]]. You'll never hear Fox use the words liberal Republican or RINO. The most liberal members of the Republican party are labeled moderates.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/04/26/paul-make-key-stop-in-maine-with-state-gop-split-between-libertarians-and/?intcmp=latestnews|title=Paul makes key stop in Maine, with state GOP split between libertarians and establishment|date=April 26, 2014|work=Fox News|quote=Paul has helped fellow Republicans across the political spectrum raise money, as he is expected to do Saturday for Maine Sen. Susan Collins, who is widely considered a moderate.}}</ref> Fox News will occasionally follow stories about the [[Tea Party|Tea Party movement]] however they prefer to air the liberal side prominently, airing outright lies from liberals. [[Rush Limbaugh]] claimed Fox News wouldn't let him talk about immigration issues and preferred to control the narrative, also known as [[censorship]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/07/02/rush-limbaugh-accuses-fox-news-of-trying-to-censor-him-quite-telling/|title=Rush Limbaugh Accuses Fox News of Trying to Censor Him: ‘Quite Telling’|date= July 2, 2013|first=Jason|last=Howerton|work=[[The Blaze]]}}</ref> Republican RINO leadership such as [[John McCain]], [[Lindsey Graham]] and others love the spotlight of a camera and Fox News is there for them. | + | Popular opinion programming is skewed in favor of voices from establishment Republican, [[RINO]] members. This is most evident with their guest speakers such as [[Karl Rove]]. You'll never hear Fox use the words liberal Republican or RINO. The most liberal members of the Republican party are labeled moderates.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/04/26/paul-make-key-stop-in-maine-with-state-gop-split-between-libertarians-and/?intcmp=latestnews|title=Paul makes key stop in Maine, with state GOP split between libertarians and establishment|date=April 26, 2014|work=Fox News|quote=Paul has helped fellow Republicans across the political spectrum raise money, as he is expected to do Saturday for Maine Sen. Susan Collins, who is widely considered a moderate.}}</ref> Fox News will occasionally follow stories about the [[Tea Party|Tea Party movement]] however they prefer to air the liberal side prominently, airing outright lies from liberals. [[Rush Limbaugh]] claimed Fox News wouldn't let him talk about immigration issues and preferred to control the narrative, also known as [[censorship]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/07/02/rush-limbaugh-accuses-fox-news-of-trying-to-censor-him-quite-telling/|title=Rush Limbaugh Accuses Fox News of Trying to Censor Him: ‘Quite Telling’|date= July 2, 2013|first=Jason|last=Howerton|work=[[The Blaze]]}}</ref> Republican RINO leadership such as [[John McCain]], [[Lindsey Graham]] and others love the spotlight of a camera and Fox News is there for them. |
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| | Fox News makes sure to hammer conservative guests. In September 2013, Fox's Chris Wallace claimed that establishment Republicans gave him opposition research against conservative [[Ted Cruz]] in his fight to defund [[Obamacare]].<ref>[http://weaselzippers.us/2013/09/22/foxs-chris-wallace-republicans-feeding-me-opposition-research-against-ted-cruz/ Fox’s Chris Wallace: Republicans Feeding Me Opposition Research Against Ted Cruz, WeaselZippers.com, September 22, 2013]</ref> Wallace has refused calls for him to release names. Nearly every host and guest, with the exception of [[Sean Hannity]] and [[Laura Ingraham]], spread the establishment surrender message that the GOP can't win the defunding fight. | | Fox News makes sure to hammer conservative guests. In September 2013, Fox's Chris Wallace claimed that establishment Republicans gave him opposition research against conservative [[Ted Cruz]] in his fight to defund [[Obamacare]].<ref>[http://weaselzippers.us/2013/09/22/foxs-chris-wallace-republicans-feeding-me-opposition-research-against-ted-cruz/ Fox’s Chris Wallace: Republicans Feeding Me Opposition Research Against Ted Cruz, WeaselZippers.com, September 22, 2013]</ref> Wallace has refused calls for him to release names. Nearly every host and guest, with the exception of [[Sean Hannity]] and [[Laura Ingraham]], spread the establishment surrender message that the GOP can't win the defunding fight. |
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| | == Roger Ailes == | | == Roger Ailes == |
| | [[Image:Rogerailes_1.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Roger Ailes, Fox News CEO]] | | [[Image:Rogerailes_1.jpg|thumb|right|400px|Roger Ailes, Fox News CEO]] |
| − | [http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,205966,00.html This is a transcript] of Ailes speaking to the Television Critics Association, which will be enlightening to readers digging into the Fox take on reporting and its reaction to controversy about its mission. | + | [https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,205966,00.html This is a transcript] of Ailes speaking to the Television Critics Association, which will be enlightening to readers digging into the Fox take on reporting and its reaction to controversy about its mission. |
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| | On November 20, 2008, [[Roger Ailes]], who held the titles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, FOX News and Chairman of FOX Television Stations, signed a new five-year contract with News Corporation, it was announced by Rupert Murdoch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The contract will pay him over 23 million dollars in 2009.<ref>[http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/fnc/roger_ailes_signs_new_5year_deal_with_news_corp_101312.asp Ailes Inks 5 Year Deal With NewsCorp]</ref> | | On November 20, 2008, [[Roger Ailes]], who held the titles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, FOX News and Chairman of FOX Television Stations, signed a new five-year contract with News Corporation, it was announced by Rupert Murdoch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The contract will pay him over 23 million dollars in 2009.<ref>[http://www.mediabistro.com/tvnewser/fnc/roger_ailes_signs_new_5year_deal_with_news_corp_101312.asp Ailes Inks 5 Year Deal With NewsCorp]</ref> |
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| | {{cquote| For [[CNN]] to also throw in the towel and announce they’re out of the news business is quite interesting.}} | | {{cquote| For [[CNN]] to also throw in the towel and announce they’re out of the news business is quite interesting.}} |
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| − | This upset rival CNN President [[Jeff Zucker]] greatly and he lashed back that the GOP runs Fox News.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2014/01/10/zucker-gop-being-run-from-fox-news-headquarters-n1777255|title=Zucker: GOP being run from Fox News headquarters|date=January 11, 2014|work=[[Townhall]]}}</ref> | + | This upset rival CNN President [[Jeff Zucker]] greatly and he lashed back that the GOP runs Fox News.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2014/01/10/zucker-gop-being-run-from-fox-news-headquarters-n1777255|title=Zucker: GOP being run from Fox News headquarters|date=January 11, 2014|work=[[Townhall]]}}</ref> |
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| | In an April 2015 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ailes said<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.aim.org/don-irvine-blog/fox-news-chairman-ailes-were-competing-with-tnt-usa-and-espn-not-cnn-or-msnbc/|title=Fox News Chairman Ailes: "We’re Competing with TNT, USA and ESPN," not CNN or MSNBC|date=April 8, 2015|first=Don|last=Irvine|work=[[Accuracy In Media]]}}</ref> | | In an April 2015 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ailes said<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.aim.org/don-irvine-blog/fox-news-chairman-ailes-were-competing-with-tnt-usa-and-espn-not-cnn-or-msnbc/|title=Fox News Chairman Ailes: "We’re Competing with TNT, USA and ESPN," not CNN or MSNBC|date=April 8, 2015|first=Don|last=Irvine|work=[[Accuracy In Media]]}}</ref> |
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| | Fox News is a regular exhibitor at these annual Job Fairs. News Corp sponsored the opening reception for first-time attendees in 2006, as well as sponsoring workshops on Journalism in various colleges in 2007.<ref>http://www.fox.com/diversity/outreach/lgbt.htm</ref>}} | | Fox News is a regular exhibitor at these annual Job Fairs. News Corp sponsored the opening reception for first-time attendees in 2006, as well as sponsoring workshops on Journalism in various colleges in 2007.<ref>http://www.fox.com/diversity/outreach/lgbt.htm</ref>}} |
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| − | In 2010, the [[National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association]] declared that [[Kelly Wright]], a Fox News Channel representative, attended NLGJA's 15th Annual New York Benefit.<ref>http://www.nlgja.org/news/NYE2010.htm</ref> According the Fox News Channel website: "Kelly Wright is co-anchor of "FOX & Friends Weekend" as well as a general assignment correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC)."<ref name=Wright>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/personalities/kelly-wright/bio/#s=r-z|title=On Air Personalities: Kelly Wright|work=Fox News}}</ref> Wright is a graduate of the [[Christian]] university [[Oral Roberts University]].<ref name=Wright /> In January 2010, the [[pro-life]] website published by Jill Stanek claimed Kelly Wright is a pastor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jillstanek.com/pregnancy/foxs-kelly-wrig.html|title=Fox’s Kelly Wright, product of rape|date=January 19, 2010|first1=Susie|last1=Allen|first2=Jill|last2=Stanek|work=[[Jill Stanek]]}}</ref> According to [[Christianity]] and the [[Bible]], [[Homosexuality and the Bible|homosexuality is a sin]]. | + | In 2010, the [[National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association]] declared that [[Kelly Wright]], a Fox News Channel representative, attended NLGJA's 15th Annual New York Benefit.<ref>http://www.nlgja.org/news/NYE2010.htm</ref> According the Fox News Channel website: "Kelly Wright is co-anchor of "FOX & Friends Weekend" as well as a general assignment correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC)."<ref name=Wright>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxnews.com/on-air/personalities/kelly-wright/bio/#s=r-z|title=On Air Personalities: Kelly Wright|work=Fox News}}</ref> Wright is a graduate of the [[Christian]] university [[Oral Roberts University]].<ref name=Wright /> In January 2010, the [[pro-life]] website published by Jill Stanek claimed Kelly Wright is a pastor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jillstanek.com/pregnancy/foxs-kelly-wrig.html|title=Fox’s Kelly Wright, product of rape|date=January 19, 2010|first1=Susie|last1=Allen|first2=Jill|last2=Stanek|work=[[Jill Stanek]]}}</ref> According to [[Christianity]] and the [[Bible]], [[Homosexuality and the Bible|homosexuality is a sin]]. |
| | [[Image:Rev. Louis P. Sheldon Photo.jpg|thumb|Reverend [[Louis Sheldon]] of the [[Traditional Values Coalition]] ]] | | [[Image:Rev. Louis P. Sheldon Photo.jpg|thumb|Reverend [[Louis Sheldon]] of the [[Traditional Values Coalition]] ]] |
| | The [[Traditional Values Coalition]] states the following regarding the Fox News Channel and the issue of [[homosexuality]]: | | The [[Traditional Values Coalition]] states the following regarding the Fox News Channel and the issue of [[homosexuality]]: |
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| | The attorney implied there may be another reason the popular O'Reilly wants the distribution of the tape stopped -- and it has to do with image. "O'Reilly promotes himself as a [[conservative]]," DePrimo explains. "In fact, Bennett's tape shows that O'Reilly is simply another media elite who's advancing the [[Homosexual Agenda|homosexual agenda]] -- and he doesn't want to be exposed for what he is."<ref>http://headlines.agapepress.org/archive/1/afa/32003a.asp</ref>}} | | The attorney implied there may be another reason the popular O'Reilly wants the distribution of the tape stopped -- and it has to do with image. "O'Reilly promotes himself as a [[conservative]]," DePrimo explains. "In fact, Bennett's tape shows that O'Reilly is simply another media elite who's advancing the [[Homosexual Agenda|homosexual agenda]] -- and he doesn't want to be exposed for what he is."<ref>http://headlines.agapepress.org/archive/1/afa/32003a.asp</ref>}} |
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| − | Bill O'Reilly describes himself as a practicing [[Roman Catholic]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billoreilly.com/newslettercolumn?pid=29184|title=The Catholic Quandary|date=April 1, 2010|work=[[Bill O'Reilly]]}}</ref> According to the [[Vatican]] individuals should not engage in homosexual acts as they are acts of serious depravity.<ref name="vatican.va">http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20030731_homosexual-unions_en.html</ref> | + | Bill O'Reilly describes himself as a practicing [[Roman Catholic]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billoreilly.com/newslettercolumn?pid=29184|title=The Catholic Quandary|date=April 1, 2010|work=[[Bill O'Reilly]]}}</ref> According to the [[Vatican]] individuals should not engage in homosexual acts as they are acts of serious depravity.<ref name="vatican.va">http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/documents/rc_con_cfaith_doc_20030731_homosexual-unions_en.html</ref> |
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| | === Peter LaBarbera Concerning Fox News and homosexuality === | | === Peter LaBarbera Concerning Fox News and homosexuality === |
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| | The Fox News Channel is a [[United States]] [[cable]] and [[satellite]] [[news]] channel. It is part of the Fox Television Stations Group, a subsidiary of [[Australia]]n-born media mogul [[Rupert Murdoch]]'s [[News Corporation]]. | | The Fox News Channel is a [[United States]] [[cable]] and [[satellite]] [[news]] channel. It is part of the Fox Television Stations Group, a subsidiary of [[Australia]]n-born media mogul [[Rupert Murdoch]]'s [[News Corporation]]. |
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| − | Slated reported in 2008 that since 1997, [[Republicans]] have received a slight majority - 56% of the $4.76 million in campaign donations from the Murdoch family and the [[News Corporation]]'s political action committees and employees.<ref name="slate.com">http://www.slate.com/id/2196085/</ref> However, [[Slate]] also reported in 2008: "Since Democrats won control of Congress in the 2006 elections, the company and its employees have given more than twice as much to [[Democrats]] as to [[Republicans]]."<ref name="slate.com"/> Generally speaking, [[Republicans]] have less favorable views and policies concerning homosexuality than [[Democrats]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gallup.com/poll/137357/Four-Moral-Issues-Sharply-Divide-Americans.aspx|title=Four Moral Issues Sharply Divide Americans|date=May 26, 2010|work=[[Gallup Poll]]}}</ref> The Pew Research Center reported in 2010: "In broad terms, voters view the Democratic Party's ideology as the opposite of the Republican Party's: 58% say the Democratic Party is either very liberal or liberal..."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people-press.org/2010/07/16/voters-rate-the-parties-ideologies/|title=Voters Rate the Parties’ Ideologies|date=July 16, 2010|work=[[Pew Research Center]]}}</ref> In the United States, twice as many liberals as conservatives (46% versus 22%) believe people are born homosexual and [[Views on Homosexuality|liberals generally have more favorable opinions about homosexuality]].<ref>http://people-press.org/report/?pageid=764</ref> In recent years, Rupert Murdoch has formed a relationship with the [[liberal]]s/[[Democrats]] [[Bill Clinton]] and [[Hillary Clinton]]. In 2005, he invited musician [[Bono]] and Bill Clinton to a company conference on the environment, [[Islam]] in the West, and future of the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/54/biz_06rich400_Keith-Rupert-Murdoch_639W.html|title=#32 Keith Rupert Murdoch|date=September 21, 2006|work=[[Forbes]]}}</ref> | + | Slated reported in 2008 that since 1997, [[Republicans]] have received a slight majority - 56% of the $4.76 million in campaign donations from the Murdoch family and the [[News Corporation]]'s political action committees and employees.<ref name="slate.com">http://www.slate.com/id/2196085/</ref> However, [[Slate]] also reported in 2008: "Since Democrats won control of Congress in the 2006 elections, the company and its employees have given more than twice as much to [[Democrats]] as to [[Republicans]]."<ref name="slate.com"/> Generally speaking, [[Republicans]] have less favorable views and policies concerning homosexuality than [[Democrats]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gallup.com/poll/137357/Four-Moral-Issues-Sharply-Divide-Americans.aspx|title=Four Moral Issues Sharply Divide Americans|date=May 26, 2010|work=[[Gallup Poll]]}}</ref> The Pew Research Center reported in 2010: "In broad terms, voters view the Democratic Party's ideology as the opposite of the Republican Party's: 58% say the Democratic Party is either very liberal or liberal..."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.people-press.org/2010/07/16/voters-rate-the-parties-ideologies/|title=Voters Rate the Parties’ Ideologies|date=July 16, 2010|work=[[Pew Research Center]]}}</ref> In the United States, twice as many liberals as conservatives (46% versus 22%) believe people are born homosexual and [[Views on Homosexuality|liberals generally have more favorable opinions about homosexuality]].<ref>http://people-press.org/report/?pageid=764</ref> In recent years, Rupert Murdoch has formed a relationship with the [[liberal]]s/[[Democrats]] [[Bill Clinton]] and [[Hillary Clinton]]. In 2005, he invited musician [[Bono]] and Bill Clinton to a company conference on the environment, [[Islam]] in the West, and future of the world.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/54/biz_06rich400_Keith-Rupert-Murdoch_639W.html|title=#32 Keith Rupert Murdoch|date=September 21, 2006|work=[[Forbes]]}}</ref> |
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| | === Knighthood by Roman Catholic Organization and Roman Catholic teaching on homosexuality === | | === Knighthood by Roman Catholic Organization and Roman Catholic teaching on homosexuality === |
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| | == External links == | | == External links == |
| − | * [http://www.foxnews.com/ Fox News official website] | + | * [https://www.foxnews.com/ Fox News official website] |
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| | ===Further reading=== | | ===Further reading=== |