Washington Times
From Conservapedia
The Washington Times is a conservative daily newspaper in Washington, D.C. which strives to counterbalance the liberal slant of the Washington Post. The paper was founded in 1982 by the Reverend Sun Myung Moon, head of the Unification Church out of appreciation for, in his words,
| “ | because American-led U.N. forces, in the process of saving my country during the Korean War, liberated me from a communist concentration camp where I had been imprisoned [1] | ” |
Max Blumenthal wrote, "The Times has served as a major key on the conservative movement's Mighty Wurlitzer." [2]
Newt Gingrich said,
- "The arrival of The Washington Times was for conservatives both a breath of fresh air and a daring challenge to the media establishment. From day one, conservatives on Capitol Hill and throughout the city looked to The Washington Times for lively, aggressive reporting and bold conservative editorial commentary." [3]
The Washingtonian wrote:
- The Washington Times has served as a reliable voice for conservative views. Its coverage of the White House blossomed during the Reagan administration, when it became a champion for conservative causes and points of view. The newspaper’s circulation has hovered around 100,000, far below that of the dominant Washington Post, which has a daily circulation of just under 700,000. The Times has never been a commercial success.
References
- ↑ Founder's Commemorative Address, The Washington Times Foundation, Washington, DC, February 2, 2000.
- ↑ The Nation, October 9, 2006
- ↑ The Washington Times, May 16th, 2007
