There’s Genocide in Tigray, but Nobody’s Talking About it There’s Genocide in Tigray, but Nobody’s Talking About it
The reasons range from Internet shutdowns to just pure racism.
May 10, 2022 / David Volodzko
Media Malpractice and Information War in Ukraine Media Malpractice and Information War in Ukraine
The Western media’s double standard is on full display amid Ukraine war coverage.
Mar 2, 2022 / Ishmael N. Daro
It’s Not Just Joe Rogan. The Entire Digital Space Is Rotten. It’s Not Just Joe Rogan. The Entire Digital Space Is Rotten.
Until the platforms that profit from hate take responsibility for their actions, the problem will not go away.
Feb 10, 2022 / Bridget Todd
A Massive Fail on Crime Reporting by “The New York Times,” NPR A Massive Fail on Crime Reporting by “The New York Times,” NPR
Sensational stories about a “spike” in murders offer a model of how not to cover criminal justice.
Oct 6, 2021 / Column / Scott Hechinger
The Media’s Climate Blind Spot Is Geographic The Media’s Climate Blind Spot Is Geographic
When climate coverage ignores the Global South, it’s bad for everyone.
Jul 15, 2021 / Saleemul Huq and Mark Hertsgaard
Broken News Broken News
We interrupt this coverage of a tragedy with word of another tragedy.
Apr 21, 2021 / Tom Tomorrow
Journalists and the Looming Superstorm of Climate Disinformation Journalists and the Looming Superstorm of Climate Disinformation
With climate action on the table, disinformation is poised to get louder. What should journalists do about it?
Feb 24, 2021 / Andrew McCormick
What ‘The New York Times’ Won’t Tell You About Woman Suffrage What ‘The New York Times’ Won’t Tell You About Woman Suffrage
While Times readers have learned much about the failings of white suffragists, they have remained in the dark about the paper’s own strident attacks on the very idea of allowing wo...
Sep 10, 2020 / Mary Walton
Mark Zuckerberg Has Set Our Democracy On Fire Mark Zuckerberg Has Set Our Democracy On Fire
The Facebook boss is trying to recast himself as a defender of democracy—but his actions belie his promises.
Sep 4, 2020 / Jeet Heer
Not All Presidential Liars Are Created Equal Not All Presidential Liars Are Created Equal
What are the dangers of allowing Trump to dominate US political culture?
Aug 4, 2020 / Eric Alterman