The Pill Pitch
Prescription drugs help many people and even save lives. But use of prescription drugs as prescribed is also a leading cause of death in the U.S. Are some pharmaceutical companies skirting TV ad rules so that they don’t have to […]
How do you view social media? Unscientific poll
(Updated: the original post left off the response: B and C) The vast majority of you describe social media as something less than positive and genuine. That’s according to the newest SharylAttkisson.com unscientific poll. Eighty-one percent (81%) describe social media
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5,500 illegal immigrants faked relations to children in 8 weeks, say U.S. officials
U.S. officials are finding an increasing number of fraudulent asylum claims in which foreigners are faking relationships with children to get admission to the U.S. That’s according to an article in the Daily Mail. The article profiles the case of
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Wild West oddity
This has to be one of the odder things I’ve run across. I was with my Full Measure crew shooting new stories out west for our upcoming Season 5. Smack dab in the middle of nowhere– and I do mean
Unscientific poll: Have you decided on 2020?
At SharylAttkisson.com, we always want to know what you think. That’s why we asked if you’ve decided who you’ll be voting for in 2020! A whopping 94% of you said yes, you know exactly who you’ll vote for. The full
School laptops: waste of money or classroom necessity?
Many believe technology in schools has revolutionized the way children learn in and out of the classroom. However, it appears that when students are provided with individual laptops, many become distracted from their school work. That’s according to a recent
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When polls are used to shape rather than measure public opinion
The following is an excerpt of my latest article in The Hill. From what I can tell, pollsters are generally fairly stick-to-the-facts folks. They deal in facts and statistics. But there’s something important to remember. They have clients. Their clients
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