On Ammonium Nitrate, Big Coal Is Guilty, Too On Ammonium Nitrate, Big Coal Is Guilty, Too
The same chemical that exploded in West, Texas, is used by coal companies to blow up mountains.
May 7, 2013 / Blog / Laura Flanders
This Week: For Media Democracy This Week: For Media Democracy
Some perspective on the concentration of the press in the power of a few and the dangers of media consolidation.
Apr 6, 2013 / Blog / Katrina vanden Heuvel
Will Obama Defend Media Democracy? Will Obama Defend Media Democracy?
His next appointee for FCC chair could determine whether robber barons consolidate their domination of the public discourse.
Apr 3, 2013 / Editorial / John Nichols and Robert W. McChesney
A Failed Whale, and How to Fix It A Failed Whale, and How to Fix It
JPMorgan Chase gamed the system to hide risky trades. Will Congress let them go free?
Mar 18, 2013 / Alexis Goldstein
Sherrod Brown Goes After the Big Banks Sherrod Brown Goes After the Big Banks
The Democratic senator is introducing legislation to break them up, but he’s in an uphill battle—against not only the GOP but his own party.
Mar 13, 2013 / Editorial / William Greider
If Switzerland Can Crack Down on CEOs, Why Not the US? If Switzerland Can Crack Down on CEOs, Why Not the US?
Swiss voters just empowered shareholders to restrict and restrain corporate abuses. The US should follow their lead, especially when it comes to corporate influence on campaigns.&n...
Mar 4, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
One Easy Way to Shine a Light on Dark Money One Easy Way to Shine a Light on Dark Money
A former FCC commissioner points out that the agency can simply enforce a campaign finance disclosure requirement that’s already on the books.
Feb 6, 2013 / Editorial / Michael J. Copps
Skeeters Bit by Image of President Who Opposes Violence—Not the Second Amendment Skeeters Bit by Image of President Who Opposes Violence—Not the Second Amendment
One picture might just speak a thousand words about Obama's balance stance on gun safety.
Feb 4, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols
Google’s Monopoly on the News Google’s Monopoly on the News
Left undiscussed in the FTC’s investigation is the search giant’s ability to limit what we all read.
Jan 23, 2013 / Editorial / William F. Baker
How Obsequious Media Coverage Perpetuates NRA Mythology How Obsequious Media Coverage Perpetuates NRA Mythology
The attention showered on the NRA doesn’t match up with its actual political influence.
Jan 15, 2013 / Blog / John Nichols