Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs? Why Does the Media Care More About “the Slap” Than Trump’s Missing Call Logs?
After helping to create the former president, the mainstream media still does not know how to cover him.
Apr 1, 2022 / Elie Mystal
You Can’t Isolate the Food Crisis From the Climate Crisis You Can’t Isolate the Food Crisis From the Climate Crisis
Interrupted food exports from Russia and Ukraine could have disastrous consequences for regions that are already food insecure due in part to climate change.
Apr 1, 2022 / Covering Climate Now / Andrew McCormick
Tucker Carlson’s Flip-Flops on Russia Mask a Deep Militarism Tucker Carlson’s Flip-Flops on Russia Mask a Deep Militarism
Rather than seek allies among the far right, progressives need to advance our own vision of an inclusive common good against militarism and white nationalism.
Mar 28, 2022 / Tobita Chow and Ben Lorber
The GOP Goes Down the QAnon Rabbit Hole to Trash Ketanji Brown Jackson The GOP Goes Down the QAnon Rabbit Hole to Trash Ketanji Brown Jackson
It’s the 2024 wannabes, but not only them. This hearing reveals the total bankruptcy of the Republican Party.
Mar 23, 2022 / Joan Walsh
A Socialist in the Newsroom: Kent MacDougall, 1931–2021 A Socialist in the Newsroom: Kent MacDougall, 1931–2021
The once-controversial reporter and teacher dies without notice.
Mar 11, 2022 / Tom Goldstein
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
Extreme Drought Is Crashing Food Production Whether Russia Invades or Not Extreme Drought Is Crashing Food Production Whether Russia Invades or Not
In a world increasingly feeling the effects of climate change, the media must examine the role climate can play in igniting and inflaming conflicts.
Feb 17, 2022 / Covering Climate Now / Mark Hertsgaard
What Is Wrong, “New York Times”? Can We Help? What Is Wrong, “New York Times”? Can We Help?
Why didn’t Maggie Haberman report what’s in her Trump book earlier? Times reporters don’t want to hear a word about it.
Feb 11, 2022 / Joan Walsh
How the “American Dream” Became Un-American How the “American Dream” Became Un-American
When plutocrats defend it, and democrats bewail its passing, it’s time to recall the original meaning of the phrase.
Feb 10, 2022 / Maria Bustillos
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