Political advertising

A still from the Super Bowl ad for RFK Jr showing photos of him with text reading

RFK Jr. Has Lost His Way RFK Jr. Has Lost His Way

A Super Bowl ad that defiled his assassinated uncle’s memory was paid for by a super PAC funded by one of Donald Trump’s largest donors.

Feb 12, 2024 / Joan Walsh

How the GOP Learned to Hate the FBI

How the GOP Learned to Hate the FBI How the GOP Learned to Hate the FBI

And why it matters that Democrats and Republicans have switched positions on the national security state.

Dec 30, 2022 / Jeet Heer

Lindsey Graham Just ‘Committed a Crime in Plain Sight’

Lindsey Graham Just ‘Committed a Crime in Plain Sight’ Lindsey Graham Just ‘Committed a Crime in Plain Sight’

An explicit pitch for campaign funds outside the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing room has observers noting, “This is a crime.”

Oct 15, 2020 / John Nichols

One Weird Trick for Destroying the Digital Economy

One Weird Trick for Destroying the Digital Economy One Weird Trick for Destroying the Digital Economy

Tim Hwang thinks we should burst the bubble of the ad-supported internet before it’s too late.

Oct 13, 2020 / Q&A / Marie Solis

Facebook Versus Democracy

Facebook Versus Democracy Facebook Versus Democracy

A staff revolt highlights the social media giant’s reactionary politics, which are rooted in both business strategy and ideology.

Sep 18, 2020 / Jeet Heer

Mark Zuckerberg Has Set Our Democracy On Fire

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

Amazing Grace and Courage Amid the Plague

Amazing Grace and Courage Amid the Plague Amazing Grace and Courage Amid the Plague

But also racism and xenophobia, as Trump sows ever more chaos and hatred in his bid to win reelection.

Apr 14, 2020 / Sasha Abramsky

Kendra Horn Is Radical… for Oklahoma

Kendra Horn Is Radical… for Oklahoma Kendra Horn Is Radical… for Oklahoma

Democratic centrism may not inspire voters nationwide—but in one of the nation’s most conservative states, it can seem downright revolutionary.

Feb 18, 2020 / Feature / Rebecca Grant

Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter.

Twitter Just Banned Political Ads. Hold Your Applause. Twitter Just Banned Political Ads. Hold Your Applause.

Being better than Facebook is not good enough.

Nov 1, 2019 / Jeet Heer

Is Peddling Hate a Losing Campaign Strategy?

Is Peddling Hate a Losing Campaign Strategy? Is Peddling Hate a Losing Campaign Strategy?

“Most Americans don’t hate Muslims.”

Nov 2, 2018 / Michelle Chen

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