Justine Barron / FAIRFeb 19, 2024
A purchase by Sinclair Media’s leading stockholder has thrown the future of a storied metro daily into doubt. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )
The Associated PressAug 10, 2018
A $3.9 billion proposal to buy out Tribune Media has ended in acrimony, blocking a bid to create a media giant that could have rivaled Fox News. An unhappy Tribune Media is suing. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Fangman Michael / TruthdigMar 22, 2018
Paul Ryan's duplicitous pet project to cut Social Security is symptomatic of America's pathological political system. Don't fall for the scam. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
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Emily Wells / TruthdigJan 20, 2018
The proposal could allow the broadcaster to reach nearly three-quarters of U.S. households through its local news programs. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Jessica Corbett / Common DreamsOct 26, 2017
Free press advocates say rule changes are a "massive handout" to the right-wing Sinclair Broadcast Group that would have far-reaching, negative impacts nationwide. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By John Light / Moyers and CompanyAug 21, 2017
Just months ago, the possible merger between Sinclair Broadcasting and Tribune Media wouldn't have been legal. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Common Dreams staffJul 31, 2017
Americans are going to be seeing more of the likes of Boris Epshetyn (pictured), thanks to Sinclair Broadcast Group's recent moves in the media marketplace. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJul 3, 2017
"Sinclair may be the most influential media company that you've never heard of," the "Last Week Tonight" host says in exposing how the largest owner of local TV stations is pushing an alarming agenda. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
By Mark LloydJun 2, 2017
The problem is more than conservative bias. Many broadcast stations also fail to cover important issues in their local communities. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
By Mark LloydMay 26, 2017
Policies set in motion by the GOP and its loyal FCC chief, Ajit Pai, have created a communications crisis. Here’s why, and what we can still do to stop them. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigMay 10, 2017
Craig Aaron, president and CEO of the nonprofit organization Free Press, explains why the Sinclair Broadcast Group's expanding monopoly is a cause for concern. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigAug 12, 2007
The family of Navy veteran Cecil Sinclair says it's deeply insulted because a Dallas-area megachurch reneged on its offer to hold a memorial for the 46-year-old Gulf War serviceman just 24 hours before the service was to take place. The reason? Sinclair was gay -- a fact that Sinclair's sister insists High Point Church leaders already knew, despite their denials. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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