Monday, December 23, 2024

Tag: journalism

Garland Nixon interview: An objective look at US foreign policy

We focus here on the realities of the international power struggle unfolding in real time, specifically addressing the role of the U.S. in the tensions and its capacity to reduce them. 

Sanders proposes ‘New Deal for journalism’ to ensure media serves public...

His proposal to ensure the news media acts in the interest of the general public and not wealthy corporations and powerful interest groups.

How major southeast utilities paid local media for favorable coverage

This is an example of how big money can interact with the decline in local journalism to spread false or misleading information, including about the climate crisis and appropriate solutions.

Writing on war

And the open wound of war.

Documenting the struggle against a hedge fund stripping journalism for parts

Journalists are our everyday heroes: exposing secrets, uncovering abuses and giving us better understanding of our communities, our cultures, our politics, our world.

Primetime abortion case sources lack diversity

Better primetime reporting on abortion would require abandoning journalists’ over reliance on official sources who have more connection to policy than to its real-life implications.

I was targeted under Louisiana’s felony trespassing law for reporting on...

When reporters are no longer allowed to report the truth, we all lose.

Male voices dominate the news. Here’s how journalists and female experts...

You might expect the gender ratio of people quoted in the news would mirror the gender split of our society. But that's not the case.

Mumia Abu-Jamal, now in his 40th year as an incarcerated prisoner,...

Urgent news: Demand the immediate release of imprisoned activist journalist Mumia Abu-Jamal.

When it comes to the truth of opinion columns, it’s reader...

Normally, there is at least the assumption, among professional journalists and readers alike, that the opinion pieces are held to some basic standard of factual accuracy.

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Rahm Emanuel is right on core party changes, but for progressives misses the big...

“The bullies don’t stop hitting you because you’re nice to them. They stop hitting you when you knock them out.”

Elon Musk endorses Germany’s far-right Neo-Nazi party amid Sanders’ warning of authoritarian oligarchy

Amid criticism from Bernie Sanders for undermining democracy, Elon Musk endorses Germany’s Alternative for Germany party, known for its neo-Nazi ties and extremist platform.

Political economy contradictions as we lurch into 2025

Multiple, intense, and persistent contradictions within both parties suggest that some underlying, historic shifts may be underway.

U.S. corn growers celebrate trade panel ruling against Mexico’s GMO corn ban

Trade panel rules Mexico violated USMCA by banning GMO corn, securing a major victory for U.S. corn growers while intensifying debates over trade, health, and sovereignty.

Teamsters launch largest strike against Amazon in US history to demand fair wages and...

Amazon workers launch historic nationwide strike, demanding better wages, safer conditions, and union recognition from the $2 trillion corporation.