Media

NYT Questions FTC’s Attempts to Curb Corporate Power

Bradley Blankenship / FAIR Jul 17, 2023 FTC Chair Lina Khan's efforts to curb corporate power "Raise Questions"—from corporate America, who the NYT quotes. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Opinion

The New York Times Wants to Cut Social Security and Medicare

Dean Baker / Beat the Press Jul 7, 2023 Solutions for tackling the deficit that further exacerbate economic inequality don't prove you're tough. They prove you don't care. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Labor

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 )

Book Excerpt

Space Junk

Jen Lyons, Marcelle Swinburne, Sierra Kaul, Gavin Kelley, and Mickey Huff / Project Censored 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 and Norman Solomon / Truthdig 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 )