Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty in Landmark #MeToo Moment

MICHAEL R. SISAK and TOM HAYS / The Associated Press Feb 24, 2020 The former Hollywood studio boss is convicted of rape and sexual assault; he could be sent to prison for decades. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

#MeToo Movement Looms Over Jury Selection in Cosby Case

KRISTEN DE GROOT / The Associated Press Apr 1, 2018 Some potential jurors in the comedian's sexual assault retrial could be more hostile toward him, others more likely to think men are being unfairly accused. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Media Face Challenges in Sexual Misconduct Coverage

David Bauder / The Associated Press Dec 26, 2017 Conflation of different forms of misbehavior—itself a controversial idea—is one issue for news organizations covering the fast-moving topic. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

‘Silence Breakers’ Are Time Magazine’s Person of the Year

The Associated Press Dec 6, 2017 The publication praises the numerous women who have spoken out on sexual misconduct by dozens of high-profile men in entertainment, media, business and sports. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Matt Lauer Becomes Biggest Name Toppled by Misconduct Allegations

David Bauder / The Associated Press Nov 30, 2017 NBC's fired "Today" host is now the biggest media figure brought down by sexual misconduct allegations since Bill O'Reilly and Roger Ailes. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

NBC Fires Matt Lauer Over ‘Inappropriate Sexual Behavior’

By David Bauder / The Associated Press Nov 29, 2017 The "Today" show host has long been the king of TV morning news and is one of the industry's highest-paid figures. Meanwhile, Garrison Keillor is fired by Minnesota Public Radio. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Samantha Bee: Have We Come to Demand ‘Meaningless Campaign Coverage’ From Our Media? (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Sep 13, 2016 A furious "Full Frontal" host returned from a break to rail against NBC's Matt Lauer and the rest of the members of the mass media who are failing to ask tough questions during the 2016 presidential election campaign. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Cast Your Vote: Which Topic Most Needs to Be Addressed in the First Presidential Debate?

Emma Niles / Truthdig Sep 11, 2016 This week gave Americans a sneak peek at the upcoming presidential debate, and Truthdig wants to know what you think is being left out of the political dialogue. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Donald Trump Lacks Sense or Sensibility

Eugene Robinson / Truthdig Sep 9, 2016 The Republican nominee may be the most dangerously ignorant major-party presidential candidate in history. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

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Commander-in-Chief Forum Panned as Colossal Failure of Journalism

By Jon Queally / Common Dreams Sep 9, 2016 NBC hosted a presidential spectacle aboard a retired aircraft carrier on Wednesday night. It did not go well. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

NBC’s Presidential Forum Continued the Shameful Corporate Coverage of the Great American Meltdown

By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Sep 8, 2016 It was a wretched performance by both the network and nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, full of fluff and posturing and "Alice in Wonderland" statements of policy -- along with an almost complete derogation of authority by the anchors.It was a wretched performance by both the network and nominees Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, full of fluff and posturing and "Alice in Wonderland" statements of policy—along with an almost complete derogation of authority by the anchors. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )