The Warren-Sanders Feud Is Proof Our Electoral System Is Broken
Jan 21, 2020 Winner-takes-all voting not only encourages fighting between ideological allies, it practically necessitates it. Reform is the only answer.
Facebook Launches a News Section—and Will Pay Publishers
Oct 25, 2019 Nevertheless, media watchers remain skeptical that the social media platform is really committed to helping sustain the news industry.
Graphically Violent Parody Video Shown at Trump Resort
Oct 14, 2019 According to a New York Times report, the spoof depicts Donald Trump slaughtering his opponents and members of the media in a church.
It’s Prime Time to Boycott Amazon
Jul 15, 2019 The multinational exploits its labor force while providing crucial infrastructure for ICE. A new campaign aims to hold it accountable.
What to Watch on Debate Night: Biden, Bernie and Other Stars
Jun 27, 2019 Who is best fit to lead the Democratic effort to oust Donald Trump in 2020?
All the Urgent Issues the Democratic Debates Will Leave Out
Jun 19, 2019 There is little evidence to suggest that the NBC-hosted primary debates will be any less circumscribed and shallow than those in the past.
Are Democrats Losing Their Enthusiasm? A New Poll Gives GOP the Edge
May 6, 2019 Republicans’ interest bounces back after midterms, a sure sign the “blue wave” can’t be counted on but must be earned in 2020.
The One Word the Mainstream Media Maddeningly Refuses to Use
Apr 8, 2019 No matter how egregious the remarks or transparent the speaker's motivations, the press cannot bring itself to call out racism by its name.
Is Pete Buttigieg the Future of the Democratic Party?
Mar 26, 2019 The progressive mayor from South Bend has surged to third place in a new Iowa poll, riding a wave of support from 18- to 29-year-olds.
4 Reasons Corporate Media Refuse to Talk About What Matters
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.