What Bernie Sanders Gets Right About Latin American Socialism

Gregory Shupak / FAIR Mar 9, 2020 Corporate media seem unable to process the idea that a U.S. politician has something positive to say about Cuba and Nicaragua's governments. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

The Warren-Sanders Feud Is Proof Our Electoral System Is Broken

David Daley / Salon Jan 21, 2020 Winner-takes-all voting not only encourages fighting between ideological allies, it practically necessitates it. Reform is the only answer. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Facebook Launches a News Section—and Will Pay Publishers

BARBARA ORTUTAY and TALI ARBEL / The Associated Press Oct 25, 2019 Nevertheless, media watchers remain skeptical that the social media platform is really committed to helping sustain the news industry. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Graphically Violent Parody Video Shown at Trump Resort

The Associated Press 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. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

It’s Prime Time to Boycott Amazon

Valerie Vande Panne / Independent Media Institute Jul 15, 2019 The multinational exploits its labor force while providing crucial infrastructure for ICE. A new campaign aims to hold it accountable. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

What to Watch on Debate Night: Biden, Bernie and Other Stars

LAURIE KELLMAN / The Associated Press Jun 27, 2019 Who is best fit to lead the Democratic effort to oust Donald Trump in 2020? Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

All the Urgent Issues the Democratic Debates Will Leave Out

Julie Hollar / FAIR 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. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Are Democrats Losing Their Enthusiasm? A New Poll Gives GOP the Edge

Ilana Novick / Truthdig 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. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The One Word the Mainstream Media Maddeningly Refuses to Use

Janine Jackson / FAIR 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. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Is Pete Buttigieg the Future of the Democratic Party?

Kathie Bozanich / Truthdig 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. Dig deeper ( 4 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 )

Climate Change Poses a Terrifying New Normal, Study Finds

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Nov 21, 2018 New research indicates that cities could face as many as five extreme weather events in a single year by the end of the century. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )