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“Feel-Good” Holiday Stories Are Actually Just a Symptom of a Crumbling Society
Circulating narratives like these reinforces the notion that inequality can be solved by an act of charity.
The Trump Administration Just Killed Net Neutrality for Text Messages
Republicans say it will combat robotexts, but the lone Democrat on the FCC called it doublespeak for censorship.
Tips for Holiday Cheer
These days, it can be hard to get into the festive spirit.
What Marc Lamont Hill’s Pro-Palestine Message Means to a Palestinian
The fact that Hill was fired says more about his critics than it does about him.
New Film Warns Against Spain’s Fascist History Repeating Itself
A new documentary remembers the brutal 40-year military dictatorship under Gen. Francisco Franco.
CNN Fires Marc Lamont Hill for Daring to Denounce Oppression of Palestinians
In a move decried as an attack on those who advocate for the rights of Palestinians, CNN fired Marc Lamont Hill.
Only Donald Trump Can Make a Martyr Out of CNN
CNN caters to power, but Trump is too much for even that network to stomach.
Right-Wing Media Helped Trump Bury the Newest Climate Report
Trump doesn’t want you to see the climate change report produced by his own administration.
Hospitals Follow Pharma in Direct-to-Consumer Advertising
A hospital that successfully brands itself as prestigious, can leverage that identity when bargaining with insurers.
White House Bans Follow-Up Questions From Reporters
If journalists refuse to comply with these rules, they may be suspended or have their press passes revoked.