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A Review of X-Men: Days of Future Past
When “X-Men: Days of Future Past” flickered on screen, I wondered how would we read this new “race” film that used a comic book aesthetic to talk about politics?
After Supreme Court Rejects Appeal, Will Obama Jail New York Times Reporter James Risen?
In one of the most significant press freedom cases in decades, the US Supreme Court has turned down the appeal of a New York Times reporter who faces prison …
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Shots Fired. Madness in Progress.
The NRA and its gun lobby pals keep the market jumping.
Hate as a Contagion: The Role of Media in the Rwandan Genocide
In this excerpt from “Kill the Messenger: The Media's Role in the Fate of the World,” Armoudian explains how Hutu power journalists contributed to the Rwandan genocide.
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Dr. Maya Angelou: Her Lifetime of Moments Took Our Breath Away
Dr. Angelou has left us with a treasure trove of moments that will continue to take our breath away.
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Fear of a Brown Planet: Watch This Stand-Up Comedian Explain “Reverse Racism“
Bullying, police brutality, and everyday insensitivities are regularly lampooned with Australians Aamer Rahman and Nazeem Hussain's weapon of choice: comedy.
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How Stories Shape Our World
This issue of YES! looks at the ways new voices are being heard, and at how their stories are transforming our culture.
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The Limits of MSNBC
What does MSNBC offer? Beyond its mocking of Republicans, it gives a significant pass to Democrats, resulting in dishonest presentations of facts and a proposed course of action that's …
The Rights of Journalists in Decline Around the Globe
While the name makes it seem like a great idea, in reality the Journalist Shield Law poses a threat to free journalism in the States.
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Let’s Stop Searching for a “Messiah” and Build a Movement
Money put into building a movement is money put into every single progressive initiative and candidate in every single future election.