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New York Times Strike: From Reporters to Rabble-rousers

Sonali Kolhatkar / IMI Dec 16, 2022 New York Times workers who produce the news find themselves on the other side of the reporting as they demand fair working conditions. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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Space Junk

Jen Lyons, Marcelle Swinburne, Sierra Kaul, Gavin Kelley, and Mickey Huff Dec 13, 2022 The corporate news media’s coverage of the billionaire space race epitomizes what Carl Jensen calls "Junk Food News." Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

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 Washington Post Must Answer for Its Bolivia Coverage

Joe Embersberger / FAIR Mar 6, 2020 After legitimizing the coup against President Evo Morales, the newspaper now acknowledges that claims of election fraud may be unfounded. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Trump’s Real Base Is the Ruling Class

Paul Street / Truthdig Mar 3, 2020 He might appeal to the white proletariat and talk tough on trade, but the only constituency to whom this president answers is the 1%. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Experts Warn U.S. Health Care System Is ‘Woefully Unprepared’ for Coronavirus

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Mar 3, 2020 In an open letter, National Nurses United members call on the federal government to increase screenings, make vaccines free and more. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Sanders Coalition Is Set to Shock the World on Super Tuesday

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Mar 2, 2020 A left-wing populist movement is underway across the country, and there may be nothing our political establishment can do to stop it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

A Real Super Tuesday Calls for a Strong Progressive Media

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig and Norman Solomon Feb 27, 2020 Here’s how to effectively counteract the forces of corporate capitalism. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Naked Fearmongering at the New York Times

Dean Baker / FAIR Feb 26, 2020 Rather than provide context for the tax proposals of Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, the paper of record fixates on large numbers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The Most Unnerving Moment From the Nevada Democratic Debate

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Feb 20, 2020 In the event of a brokered convention, only Bernie Sanders calls for the candidate with the most pledged delegates to win the nomination. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

America’s War on Dissent Began a Century Ago

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Feb 20, 2020 The roots of the our ruling class' disdain for protest movements can be traced all the back to World War I. Part 2 of a two-part essay. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

U.S. Media Conveniently Overlooks the World’s No. 1 Sponsor of Terrorism

Joshua Cho / FAIR Feb 13, 2020 Outlets like The Wall Street Journal point the finger at Iran without ever considering America's role in destabilizing the Middle East. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )