Media

Opinion

War Criminal Henry Kissinger Was a Hero to Media Elites

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Nov 30, 2023 The media establishment finds itself heaping praise upon the "noted statesman" despite his enduring legacy as an indefatigable war criminal. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Media

Elon Musk’s Crusade Against Free Speech

Ari Paul / FAIR Nov 27, 2023 In the wake of a report highlighting the placement of antisemitic content alongside paid ads, the principal owner of X has sued Media Matters. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Technology

Is the Much-Feared ‘Dystopian AI Future’ Already Here?

Beatrice Dias / FAIR Nov 24, 2023 Media narratives on the existential threat of AI look to industry leaders for advice, instead of examining the underlying systemic issues. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

TD Column

Crossing Territories: Walking and Writing with Mike Davis

Lynell George / Truthdig Nov 9, 2023 Reflecting on the void left in the wake of the legendary writer and activist's death, one year later. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Labor

SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood Reach Tentative Deal, Ending the Strike

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Nov 9, 2023 "Workers stood up to Hollywood executives and held their ground to reach this agreement," said the president of the AFL-CIO. "ANYTHING is possible when we organize." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Opinion

We Must Not Restrict Free Speech on College Campuses

David Cole / ACLU Nov 7, 2023 Calls to punish and silence student activists betray the Constitution and the spirit of free inquiry that is critical to life at public universities. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Politics

Democratic Establishment Seems Dead Set on Losing With Biden

Jeff Cohen / Truthdig Nov 6, 2023 A poll released Sunday shows Biden behind Trump in 5 key battleground states for the looming 2024 presidential election. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Military

Time Isn’t on Zelensky’s Side, Even if TIME Is

David Sacks / Responsible Statecraft Nov 2, 2023 Official Ukraine narrative collapses as Zelensky’s inner circle admits to magazine that the war cannot be won militarily. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Environment

Report: Chemical Recycling a “False Solution” to Plastic Crisis

Dana Drugmand / DeSmog Nov 1, 2023 Just 11 facilities are currently operational in the U.S. and they process a tiny fraction of the nation’s plastic waste, the report finds. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Economic Justice

Economic Inequality Isn’t a Demographic Crisis

Dean Baker / Beat the Press Oct 30, 2023 The hawkers of the "aging Baby Boomer" narrative seem to want us to believe that inequality just magically happened and we have to live with it. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Ear to the Ground

The Silencing of Palestinian Voices

Jenna McGuire / Truthdig Oct 27, 2023 As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens, a pattern of suppression is evident toward journalists and employees who advocate for Palestinian rights. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Opinion

A Place Where No Human Being Can Exist

Saree Makdisi / n+1 Oct 27, 2023 How can a person make up for seven decades of misrepresentation and willful distortion in the time allotted to a sound bite? Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )