How to argue with gun nuts
Understand that pro-gun advocates almost never argue the merits of specific legislation.
Where did the tradition of journalists speaking truth to power go?
Requiem for a (sort of) free press in the U.S
“Debt shaming” has dampened democracy
As crucial steps to reduce income inequality, we need to reject “debt shaming” and insist on cancelation of student debt.
The meaning of a job
Robots may seem useful, but they advance unknown dangers to human lives.
STUDY: How TV news ignores the prescription drug price problem
A Media Matters review of weekday evening news coverage reveals the evening programs largely ignored the problem of escalating prescription drug prices.
How big corporations are draining the life out of a sick America
If today's companies were truly offering a fair return to the taxpayers who built their businesses, they'd be doing a lot more to ensure that all Americans have the means to support their families.
Beating back the far right globally
It’s time to resurrect a global anti-fascist consensus to name, shame, and throw these guys out of the game.
Tax the rich before the rest
Candidates should pledge that the middle class won't pay $1 more in new taxes until billionaires put up at least $1 trillion.
CNN and Fox News use the same climate change denier to talk science
It seems to be a media rule: If you’re “not a scientist,” pick the wrong one you like as your go-to authority.
How this country fails its most vulnerable
A field guide to our threadbare social safety net...