The Real Problem With Sinclair The Real Problem With Sinclair
They have a right to their conservative opinions. But media consolidation and one-size-fits-all content damages the discourse in communities nationwide.
Apr 2, 2018 / John Nichols
Can Five Stars Govern Italy? Can Five Stars Govern Italy?
It lacks consistent policies, it contradicts itself in action, and its hands aren’t totally clean.
Apr 2, 2018 / Luca Manucci
Remembering Les Payne (1941–2018) Remembering Les Payne (1941–2018)
Reflections on the journalism pathbreaker.
Mar 30, 2018 / Gene Seymour
Shox News Shox News
In the era of “fake news,” reporting the truth is a revolutionary act.
Mar 30, 2018 / OppArt / Karen Fiorito
If Trump Fires Mueller, He Just Might Get Away With It If Trump Fires Mueller, He Just Might Get Away With It
The country has become increasingly polarized on Russiagate—and Republicans have more to fear from their Trump-supporting base than from Democratic challengers.
Mar 29, 2018 / Bob Dreyfuss
How Big Wireless Made Us Think That Cell Phones Are Safe: A Special Investigation How Big Wireless Made Us Think That Cell Phones Are Safe: A Special Investigation
The disinformation campaign—and massive radiation increase—behind the 5G rollout.
Mar 29, 2018 / Feature / Mark Hertsgaard and Mark Dowie
Power Needs to Be Restored to Internet Users Power Needs to Be Restored to Internet Users
The problem is bigger than Facebook.
Mar 28, 2018 / Micah L. Sifry
In Kenya, Election Manipulation Is a Matter of Life and Death In Kenya, Election Manipulation Is a Matter of Life and Death
Social media amplify the threat posed by Cambridge Analytica and the rest of Africa’s secretive political-consulting industry.
Mar 28, 2018 / Nanjala Nyabola
The Media Have a Trump Addiction The Media Have a Trump Addiction
Who’s covering that story?
Mar 27, 2018 / Tom Engelhardt
Welcome to Veracruz, Mexico, One of the Most Dangerous Places in the World to Be a Journalist Welcome to Veracruz, Mexico, One of the Most Dangerous Places in the World to Be a Journalist
Killing reporters here is only one element in a campaign of state terror.
Mar 23, 2018 / James North