1.  What type of bias is the excerpt below an example of?

2.  Do you agree with HonestReporting.com's assertion that "even a well-written, objective article can end up misunderstood if the headlines and images around it distract from the story rather than complement it"?  Explain your answer.

3.  How important do you think photos and images are to a reader's impression of a news story?  Explain your answer.

4.  Challenge: Send an email to The Times' public editor at

public@nytimes.com expressing your opinion on this issue.  Mention you read the HonestReporting.com analysis.