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US-Backed Drug War Fuels Murders of Journalists in Mexico
A wave of murdered journalists has raised international alarm and prompted nationwide protests.
Arundhati Roy Talks Media, Authoritarianism in India and Challenging US Wars
The acclaimed author describes how we're caught between a corporate media and an even more corporate social media.
Guantánamo Film Ignores the War on Terror’s Ongoing Tangible Harms
Abu Zubaydah’s story is not about unequal justice, but the absence of justice altogether.
Celebrities Urge Hollywood to End Support for Big Pharma’s Vaccine Monopoly
Nearly 300 celebrities and creative professionals signed an open letter endorsing a patent waiver for COVID vaccines.
Corporate Media Harms Not Only Through Omission, But Also by Distortion
A look at how the corporate media marginalized or distorted some of the most important news stories of 2020-2021.
Public-Private Partnerships Are Quietly Hollowing Out Our Public Libraries
Private companies contracted to “streamline” public libraries are doing it at the cost of decent-paying union jobs.
Senate Must Confirm Biden’s FCC Picks to Ensure Open and Affordable Internet
Until these vacancies are filled, the agency will remain deadlocked at two-two, Democrats vs. Republicans.
Before Shooting, IATSE Film Crew on “Rust” Walked Off Set to Protest Conditions
The tragic shooting death is drawing attention to cost-cutting decisions and overall safety in the film industry.
“The Facebook Papers” Expose Tech Giant’s Greed
Thousands of pages of leaked documents paint a picture of a company that has prioritized growth at all costs.
Rep. Ro Khanna Decries Facebook’s Role in India
A test account set up to represent an average young adult in India quickly became flooded with anti-Muslim hate speech.