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Chomsky and Herman’s Propaganda Model Foretells a Weaponized Facebook
Information can enlighten and democratize. It can just as well imprison and impede the interests of the common good.
Why Is Audible Still Featuring Far-Right Author Jack Donovan?
Audible's recommendations of similar authors makes it a dangerous platform for online radicalization.
Julian Assange’s Attorney Decries Espionage Charges as Threat to Press Freedom
The Justice Department has indicted WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on 17 charges of violating the Espionage Act.
Affordable Housing Should Cater to the People, Not Developers
Curtis and Riley join Carmen in confronting the mayor about housing prices.
The Real Monster in “Game of Thrones” Is Its Hidden Reactionary Ideology
There are no monsters beyond our walls. There are human beings.
MSNBC Loves Biden Because He Won’t Break Up Telecom Companies
Comcast would surely come under the antitrust microscope if Sanders or Warren were to win the Democratic nomination.
Assange’s Indictment Treats Journalism as a Crime
Trump’s message to the press: Publish material critical of U.S. policy at your peril.
Average Rent for a Two-Bedroom in San Francisco Is $4,500
Rising rents are pricing out San Francisco families. Here's the story of one couple trying to stay in the city.
Ignoring Lessons of #MeToo, Media Scrutinize Joe Biden’s Accusers
In addition to victim blaming, media analysts have invented reasons to excuse Biden's inappropriate behavior.
Weaponized Social Media Is Driving the Explosion of Fascism
Weaponized memes are engineered to excite and incite while poisoning democracies with disinformation.