Welcome to Ayn Rand’s America

Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute Aug 13, 2019 "The Fountainhead" author drew inspiration from a child murderer. Now her sociopathic worldview has become the guiding ethos of the GOP. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Top Trump Official Disavows Statue of Liberty Greeting

Jon Queally / Common Dreams Aug 13, 2019 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' Ken Cuccinelli argues that the famous poem by Emma Lazarus should be recast with qualifiers. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Media Insist on Repackaging Terrifying Stories as ‘Uplifting’

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Jul 21, 2019 A popular news trend of supposedly positive stories reveal the dire conditions of late capitalism so many Americans now live under. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Accused of Sexual Assault by 24th Woman

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Jun 21, 2019 In a harrowing new essay, journalist E. Jean Carroll claims the then-real estate mogul attacked her in a Bergdorf Goodman dressing room. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Noam Chomsky: The Real Election Meddling Isn’t Coming From Russia

Alan MacLeod / FAIR Jun 20, 2019 The philosopher and linguist reflects on his seminal work, "Manufacturing Consent," and the sinister new ways we are sold to advertisers. Dig deeper ( 21 Min. Read )

In Trump’s America, Even Nielsen Wasn’t Cruel Enough

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Apr 12, 2019 The inhumane family separation practice Kirstjen Nielsen falsely claimed was not official policy may seem tame once her successor is in place. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump Instructed Border Patrol to Break the Law, Report Says

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Apr 9, 2019 A new CNN investigation reveals the president told officials to deny migrants entrance to the country, even if it means defying a judge. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Bernie Sanders Announces Run for President in 2020

JUANA SUMMERS / The Associated Press Feb 19, 2019 In an email to supporters, the Vermont senator pledges to create a government based on economic, social, racial and environmental justice. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

White House Indicates Trump to Veto Disapproval of Emergency

ZEKE MILLER / The Associated Press Feb 18, 2019 In a new interview with Fox News, senior adviser Stephen Miller signals that the president intends to follow through on his declaration. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

CBS News’ Economic Fearmongering Is Based on Unreliable Sources

Dean Baker / FAIR Feb 17, 2019 The “economic textbooks” CBS cites in its warning on debt are questionable. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Donald Trump May End Two Wars Only to Start a Third

Ben Norton / The Real News Network Feb 7, 2019 While pledging to pull troops from Syria and Afghanistan, the president has ramped up tensions with Iran. An expert assesses the dangers. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Corporate Media Stoop to New Low in Shutdown Coverage

Reed Richardson / FAIR Jan 11, 2019 Recent fact checks of the president and his Democratic opposition reveal the absurd lengths to which our press will go to appear balanced. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )