Quincy Jones Knows Why Hillary Clinton Is So Disliked

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Feb 8, 2018 In a wide-ranging, unfiltered interview with Vulture, the music legend discusses his relationships with the Clintons and the Trumps and more. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Misconduct Ousters Open Doors for Women in Media

TALI ARBEL / The Associated Press Jan 10, 2018 Historically, there have been far fewer women than men in news organizations, but that model appears to be changing. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

CBS News Fires Charlie Rose Following Sex Allegations

By David Bauder / AP Nov 21, 2017 The network took action less than 24 hours after several women who worked with Rose on his PBS interview show alleged a pattern of sexual misconduct. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Should the Media Expose Dubious Anonymous Sources?

By Sam Husseini / FAIR Jul 3, 2017 The integrity of the news process requires a more searching response than just CNN's retraction of a Trump-Russia article and the resignation of three journalists. (Pictured, "Deep Throat" as depicted in "All the President's Men.") Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Right on Cue, Media Begins to Normalize Trump

By Adam Johnson / AlterNet Nov 14, 2016 There is no "law of journalism" requiring the press -- or Democrats -- to treat a far-right demagogue like any other politician.There is no "law of journalism" requiring the press—or Democrats—to treat a far-right demagogue like any other politician. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Stephen Colbert to Senate: Gun Lobby’s ‘Got Your Balls in Their Hands’ (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jun 22, 2016 The host of "The Late Show" hits the target—and certain members of Congress—where it counts in this timely gun control takedown. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Celebrates ‘Happy Ending’ of Iowa Caucus

By Janet Allon / AlterNet Feb 3, 2016 "Tonight we finally find out who has been elected president of Iowa." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert’s Definitive—and Very Silly—Takedown of the Oregon Militiamen

By Janet Allon / AlterNet Jan 7, 2016 Colbert deploys the "Oreo phone" to get these boys some emergency snacks. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

VIDEO: Stephen Colbert on Donald Trump: ‘He’s My Old Character With $10 Billion’

By Adam Johnson / AlterNet Dec 28, 2015 On "Face the Nation," the "Late Night" host discussed Donald Trump and the importance of comedy in tragic times. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Hear a Network CEO Revel in the Amazing Profits of Candidates ‘Throwing Crap at Each Other’ (Audio)

By Deirdre Fulton / Common Dreams Dec 11, 2015 An inside look at why the corporate media egg on Trump's divisive—and lucrative—braggadocio, in the words of Les Moonves, chief executive of CBS Corp. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Politics

Viewers Tune Out, Voters Lose Out as Democratic National Committee Buries Second Debate

By Lauren McCauley / Common Dreams Nov 16, 2015 The record low viewership of Saturday's Democratic debate has voters, particularly Bernie Sanders supporters, once again castigating the Democratic National Committee for what many believe is a blatant attempt to shield establishment candidate Hillary Clinton and, in turn, relinquish important political ground to the Republican candidates. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hillary Clinton’s Big Debate Gaffe: Bizarrely Linking Her Wall Street Donors to 9/11 Reconstruction

By Steven Rosenfeld / AlterNet Nov 16, 2015 Bernie Sanders attacked her Wall Street reforms and donor base. Some in the media are predicting Clinton's response will come back to haunt her. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )