Why We Challenged Singapore’s ‘Fake News’ Legislation Why We Challenged Singapore’s ‘Fake News’ Legislation
Activist victories against Singapore’s ruling party are close to impossible—but we kept fighting, because we had no other option.
May 30, 2019 / Kirsten Han
These Are the Worst of Times for American Journalism These Are the Worst of Times for American Journalism
Newsroom layoffs at the New York Daily News and papers nationwide remind us that things are going from bad to worse.
Jul 25, 2018 / John Nichols
Meet the Vulture Capitalists Who Savaged ‘The Denver Post’ Meet the Vulture Capitalists Who Savaged ‘The Denver Post’
Stop Alden Global Capital before it kills again.
Apr 13, 2018 / Julie Reynolds
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
By the Numbers: The Rise of Monopolies By the Numbers: The Rise of Monopolies
Industry consolidation has squashed competition and created huge profits for a tiny elite.
Feb 15, 2018 / Editorial / Emmalina Glinskis
Gutting Net Neutrality Is the Trump Administration’s Most Brutal Blow to Democracy Yet Gutting Net Neutrality Is the Trump Administration’s Most Brutal Blow to Democracy Yet
This cannot be the end of a free and open Internet. Activists must fight on in the courts, in Congress, and in the streets.
Dec 14, 2017 / John Nichols
Donald Trump’s FCC is a Clear and Present Danger to Democracy Donald Trump’s FCC is a Clear and Present Danger to Democracy
It has rewritten media-ownership rules to benefit giant corporations, including the pro-Trump Sinclair Broadcasting.
Nov 20, 2017 / John Nichols
Trump’s FCC Chair Moves to Undermine Journalism and Democracy Trump’s FCC Chair Moves to Undermine Journalism and Democracy
If media cross-ownership rules are eliminated, monopolies will dominate.
Oct 26, 2017 / John Nichols
How Many Palm Beach Mansions Does a Wall Street Tycoon Need? How Many Palm Beach Mansions Does a Wall Street Tycoon Need?
As many as destroying America’s hometown newspapers can buy him.
Sep 27, 2017 / Feature / Julie Reynolds
Trump’s Allies Are Taking Over the Media and Creating Their Own Reality Trump’s Allies Are Taking Over the Media and Creating Their Own Reality
Is anybody paying attention?
Jul 19, 2017 / Column / Eric Alterman