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Banksy: Graffitist of the White Bourgeoisie
Middle-class outrage at the recent removal of Banksy's graffiti in an area of poverty and racial tension indicates how disconnected the bourgeoisie are from the realities of working-class life …
Setting a Bad Example: Flouting Legal Requirements in Greek Broadcasting
The arbitrary enforcement of Greek laws governing broadcasting results in a chaotic situation affecting station owners, workers and communities while exerting control over broadcast content.
The CIA/MSM Contra-Cocaine Cover-Up
With Hollywood set to release a movie about the Contra-cocaine scandal and the destruction of journalist Gary Webb, an internal CIA report has surfaced showing how the spy agency …
Twelve Years Before ERT’s Shutdown, a Dark Chapter in Greece’s Media History
Despite the significance of the government's sudden shutdown of 66 radio stations, just about all of Greece's major media outlets remained silent about the issue.
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Some Arguments Deserve to Be Uncivil
Demands for civility almost always come from people who have forfeited their right to the respect they demand.
Savage Deregulation: Further Censorship and Crackdowns in Greek Media
The “controlled chaos” of the late 20th Century Greek broadcast media landscape hid in plain sight extensive political manipulation of content.
War, Whistleblowing and Independent Journalism Panel
This panel on independent journalism includes: William Binney, NSA whistleblower; Marsha Coleman-Adebayo, EPA whistleblower; Jessica Desvarieux, journalist; Phil Donahue, journalist; Thomas Drake, NSA whistleblower; and Kirk Wiebe, NSA whistleblower.
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What “Battlestar Galactica” Can Teach Us About the Militarization of Police
"There's a reason you separate the military and the police. One fights the enemy of the state, the other serves and protects the people. When the military becomes both, …
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North Carolina Newspapers Keep Fracking Data in the Dark
Newspapers are a cornerstone to a well informed democracy but those in North Carolina would rather you not see this information about fracking.
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Ferguson Is About Net Neutrality, Too
The tragedy and ensuing crisis in Ferguson, Missouri, have shown the ability of social media to get the story told.