
In my little town … (click for vids)
One brave soul resigned over the “Big Brother” Sinclair Broadcasting “must read” info-torial accusing all other media of bias.
Sinclair producer in Nebraska resigns to protest ‘obvious bias’
Brian Stelter / CNNMoney
— Ex-Sinclair news director: We had must-run pieces — A morning TV producer at a Sinclair-owned station in Nebraska has resigned in protest of what he calls the company’s “obvious bias.” — Justin Simmons gave notice at KHGI TV on March 26.
Media Matters has kindly collected all 66 Orwellian “Ministry of Truth” newsreaders in lockstep for Sinclair Broadcasting, including my local CBS and NBC affiliates (click pic for them).
Sinclair Employees Say Their Contracts Make It Too Expensive to Quit
Bloomberg
After Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. drew widespread criticism for having anchors read a statement taking aim at the integrity of other U.S. media outlets, many wondered why some of the company’s journalists didn’t just quit.
The short answer is the cost may be too steep. According to copies of two employment contracts reviewed by Bloomberg, some Sinclair employees were subject to a liquidated damages clause for leaving before the term of their agreement was up: one that requires they pay as much as 40 percent of their annual compensation to the company….
They owe their soul to the company store — albeit “Sixteen Pixels” rather than “Sixteen Tons.” Continue reading →