Media

Is Bitcoin the Future of Money?

Is Bitcoin the Future of Money? Is Bitcoin the Future of Money?

Libertarians and leftists alike predict a world of competing digital currencies.

Apr 30, 2014 / Feature / Doug Henwood

7 Questions for Bill Maher

7 Questions for Bill Maher 7 Questions for Bill Maher

The comedian on drawing blue crowds in red states, his campaign to unseat a terrible Congressman and why it’s wrong to say anyone should be taken off the air.

Apr 30, 2014 / Jon Wiener

Selling Outrage: How the Media’s Lazy Commodification of Anger Devalues Our Democracy

Selling Outrage: How the Media’s Lazy Commodification of Anger Devalues Our Democracy Selling Outrage: How the Media’s Lazy Commodification of Anger Devalues Our Democracy

Eric and Danny with the latest reviews, and Reed on the media. 

Apr 30, 2014 / Eric Alterman, Danny Goldberg, and Reed Richardson

We Must Protect Net Neutrality

We Must Protect Net Neutrality We Must Protect Net Neutrality

Contact Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler and tell him that we need a free and open Internet.

Apr 24, 2014 / NationAction

Net Neutrality Will Be Saved Only If Citizens Raise an Outcry

Net Neutrality Will Be Saved Only If Citizens Raise an Outcry Net Neutrality Will Be Saved Only If Citizens Raise an Outcry

The FCC is mistaken—and democracy is threatened—when commissioners fail to embrace their authority to protect a free and open Internet. 

Apr 24, 2014 / John Nichols

Where Twitter and Feminism Meet

Where Twitter and Feminism Meet Where Twitter and Feminism Meet

What role should the social platform play as the feminist movement continues to grow?

Apr 17, 2014 / Mariame Kaba, Andrea Smith, Lori Adelman, and Roxane Gay

Senator Manchin Defends Law Firm Accused of Concealing Black Lung Medical Evidence

Senator Manchin Defends Law Firm Accused of Concealing Black Lung Medical Evidence Senator Manchin Defends Law Firm Accused of Concealing Black Lung Medical Evidence

A Pulitzer-prize winning investigation found that law firm Jackson Kelly, now defended by Senator Joe Manchin, concealed evidence and shaped doctor’s testimony.

Apr 16, 2014 / Lee Fang

Al Jazeera America to the Rescue?

Al Jazeera America to the Rescue? Al Jazeera America to the Rescue?

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on Al Jazeera America.

Apr 15, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Joy Behar Beats Chris Christie—and Women Love It

Joy Behar Beats Chris Christie—and Women Love It Joy Behar Beats Chris Christie—and Women Love It

If the New Jersey governor can’t handle a comedian, how can he run the country?

Apr 12, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Why the ‘Open’ Internet Is So Closed to Women

Why the ‘Open’ Internet Is So Closed to Women Why the ‘Open’ Internet Is So Closed to Women

While the Internet may create space for many voices, it also reflects and amplifies real-world inequities in striking ways.

Apr 10, 2014 / Astra Taylor

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