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 )

4 Reasons Corporate Media Refuse to Talk About What Matters

Thom Hartmann / Independent Media Institute  Jan 10, 2019 The end of the Fairness Doctrine and rise of reality TV have ushered in a frightening era of news coverage. Our press must do much better. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Trump Heads to TV, Border as Federal Workers Face Paycheck Sting

MATTHEW DALY, CATHERINE LUCEY and JILL COLVIN / The Associated Press Jan 8, 2019 With no end to the government shutdown in sight, the president aims to plead his case for wall funding directly to the American people. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Is the Trump Administration Triggering a Financial Panic?

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Dec 26, 2018 A bizarre statement issued by Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin on Twitter earlier this week appears to have sent markets tumbling. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

CBS Blocks $120M Severance Payment to Moonves

ALEXANDRA OLSON / The Associated Press Dec 17, 2018 The network directors point to the executive's sexual abuse of women and his failure to cooperate with investigators. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )