O’Reilly’s Harassment Machine Exposed O’Reilly’s Harassment Machine Exposed
In light of an ambush by Bill O'Reilly producers, progressive blogger Amanda Terkel responded in an incredible manner--with reason.
Les Payne’s Too-Quiet Departure Les Payne’s Too-Quiet Departure
A legendary African-American journalist is cast off by Newsday, and the profession is poorer for it.
Jan 6, 2009 / Editorial / Peter Eisner
Editorial Malpractice Editorial Malpractice
Deconstructing Russia coverage on the Washington Post editorial page.
The Cold War That Wasn’t The Cold War That Wasn’t
Deconstructing the New York Times fairy tale about how nasty Russia invaded innocent Georgia.
Who’ll Unplug Big Media? Stay Tuned Who’ll Unplug Big Media? Stay Tuned
The media reform movement has made a few inroads, but there's still a long way to go.
May 29, 2008 / Feature / John Nichols and Robert W. McChesney
Fox News’ Obama Lies Are Spreading Fox News’ Obama Lies Are Spreading
We'd expect Fox News to cover Barack Obama unfairly, but who knew the so-called "liberal media" would follow their lead so often?
Apr 21, 2008 / Video / Brave New Films
Not Your Father’s FCC Not Your Father’s FCC
As we struggle for media democracy, let's take encouragement from the early actions of the FCC.
Mar 20, 2008 / Feature / Michael J. Copps
The Other Side of the McCain Lobbyist Scandal The Other Side of the McCain Lobbyist Scandal
A Pittsburgh public television activist explains how McCain broke the rules while doing the bidding of a media mogul.
Mar 4, 2008 / Feature / Jerold M. Starr
McCain and the Media McCain and the Media
It's absurd for the New York Times to cast him as a tool of corporate media, when he's been in the forefront of trying to rein it in.
Feb 27, 2008 / Column / Robert Scheer
Stop the Media Grab Stop the Media Grab
If FCC chairman Kevin Martin prevails, Americans will be stuck with one-size-fits-all media and a downsized democracy.
Oct 25, 2007 / Editorial / The Editors