Press Conference -Janet Murguía, National Council of La Raza

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Before serving as President and Chief Executive of NCLR, Janet Murguía began her career in Washington, DC as legislative counsel to former Kansas Congressman Jim Slattery. She then worked at the White House from 1994 to 2000, ultimately serving as deputy assistant to President Clinton, providing strategic and legislative advice on key issues. She served as deputy director of legislative affairs, managing the legislative staff and acting as a senior White House liaison to Congress. In 2007, Murguía was named to Poder magazine's "The Poderosos 100," Latino Leaders magazine's "101 Top Leaders of the Hispanic Community," and Hispanic magazine's "Powerful Latinos 2007."
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Washington, D.C. -- Media Matters Action Network today released "Fear and Loathing in Prime Time: Immigration Myths and Cable News," a special report documenting the rhetoric surrounding illegal immigration heard almost daily on influential cable news channels. The report exposes how cable news overflows not only with vitriol regarding immigration, but also with a series of myths that feed viewers' unfounded resentments and fears. Leading the charge are CNN's Lou Dobbs, CNN Headline News' Glenn Beck, and Fox News' Bill O'Reilly, all of whom have played major roles in creating this anti-immigrant hysteria.

"This report shows in startling detail how Dobbs, Beck, and O'Reilly serve up a steady diet of fear, anger, and resentment on the subject of illegal immigration," said Karl Frisch, a spokesman for Media Matters Action Network. "When they aren't demonizing undocumented immigrants with misleading claims, this trio of cable news bullies is advancing baseless urban legends and wild accusations targeting the immigrant community. CNN and Fox News need to answer for this -- failure to do so would be the height of irresponsible journalism and a disservice to the American public."

The report discusses, in detail, two types of myths regarding immigration perpetuated on cable news. The first are the largest and most common myths, such as those about crime and undocumented immigrants, and the costs of illegal immigration in social services and taxes. The second are the urban legends, such as the purported conspiracy to take back the Southwest United States for Mexico and the supposed secret plan to construct a "NAFTA Superhighway" running from Canada to Mexico.

Media Matters Action Network's analysis focuses on Dobbs, O'Reilly, and Beck. While hosts on other cable programs regularly discuss illegal immigration (particularly on Fox News, where it is a frequent topic on Hannity & Colmes and Special Report with Brit Hume), Dobbs, O'Reilly, and Beck are the key offenders.

Among the hosts, Dobbs stands out as the most guilty of this recklessly irresponsible journalism. Fully 70 percent of the 2007 episodes of CNN's Lou Dobbs Tonight included discussion of illegal immigration.

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[ConfusedAmericanCiti]

So, what exactly does La Raza again? What is their mission statement? It is for all Americans to "just get along?" No, it is a separatist faction geared not for Americans, but for Latinos only. This woman and her La Raza aren't fooling anyone. Mainstream media isn't raising the hate, listening to these videos might.

[Jurs21]

These asswipes would be much better served by taking this energy and direct it toward the Mexican government..fix you own house first

[godbullie]

fuck her propaganda fuck the liar fuck that it is these brown(bitch)berets fuck bitch berets fuck these hisapanic aggitators how come she has such verbal hate can you not see it smash the la raza council

[coldblood274]

Stop crying about what race does what okay! Blacks rob and kill people. Lationos rape little girls, kill, rob, kidnap and jump fences. white people keep other people in their basement for 20 years, they take land thats not theirs, they destroy comunitys, kill, shoot up schools, rape little girls and boys, cheat on their spouces and lie.

[Blackhawk11X]

Statistically, that is true. Lots of crime is done by hispanic and black, in some areas hispanic do even more than blacks. Damn you murderous scum, I am very afraid for future of my family...

[ElHomE]

yup, cause there's no other race that have "guns and rob people."

DO YOU even listen think about what you say? please dont be another Bigot we have so many now a days.

[scharwenka1850]

I hate hispanic punks who tote guns and rob people. This lady should deal with them- not this distraction about hate speech. She is playing the media for attention. The fact is hispanics love crime, and choose it instead of decent civility. Deport, deport!

[Xamanhassan]

Viva la Raza!

Vivan los Latinos, los Hispanos, los Mexicano/Americanos!

[Jurs21]

Janet Murguía should have no , I repeat NO credibility with the amercian people. her orginazation in name and in action is racist. i'll take my chances with fox and cnn, thank you..the woman should be in jail

[lifter1204]

Traitor? Why? You seem to be unable to understand what the problem is. I think she is doing a great job, but of course, assholes such as yourself only believe what Fox Noise says. Asshole!