When the news broke: Chicago 1968 and the polarizing of America

Introduction Breaking the News, Chicago Style

The Storm before the Storm

Day One: "If the Democratic Party can't be democratic, what hope is there for democracy?"

Day Two: "We filibustered with Tweedle-dee and Tweedle-dum matters until the American people had gone to bed."

Day Three: "You do what's right, you don't have to give a worry about the television medium."

Day Four: "Maybe this is a kiss-and-make-up session, but it's not really intended quite that way, Mayor Daley."

The Storm after the Storm

Conclusion From Biased News to Fake News.