Covering the Coverage
Associated Press Embarrasses Itself in Conference Coverage
AP’s coverage of the Latter-day Saints misses the mark, showcasing bias and a lack of religious literacy
C.D. Cunningham
April 9, 2024
AP’s coverage of the Latter-day Saints misses the mark, showcasing bias and a lack of religious literacy
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