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Crimes of Omission: From COVID to George Floyd

Rob Rosen’s guest essay argues that mainstream media’s biggest flaw is not lying, but omitting inconvenient facts that shape public perception. He cites examples ranging from the muted coverage of New York mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife’s extremist posts to the selective framing of the Michigan synagogue attack. Rosen also highlights how COVID‑19 safety measures and high‑profile police‑related incidents were presented without critical context. The piece serves as a preview for his upcoming book, *Crimes of Omission*, which examines how these editorial choices fuel societal division.