By Dr. Mercola
- While the free press of the past served the role of watchdog and independent informer, the press we have today is far from free and unbiased
- One way by which industry and even government are shaping and manipulating the press is by way of press embargoes, and the so-called “close-hold embargo” in particular
- Another way is through the creation of front groups, and there are now many dozens of industry front groups masquerading as independent information organizations
- In June 2019, a study of International Life Sciences Institute’s (ILSI) internal documents revealed how the organization exerts worldwide influence promoting an industry-focused agenda
- The Science Media Centre has been effective in shaping media coverage about science. One analysis found a majority of journalists who used SMC services did not seek additional perspectives for their articles