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How Elon Musk Stoked the Fire of the UK’s Far Right Anti-Immigrant Riots
How will the UK government respond to this assault by the world’s wealthiest and most powerful online troll?
Journalist Faces Hate Crime Charge for Allegedly Filming Gaza Protest Action
Police also raided Samuel Seligson’s home twice, and press freedom groups are raising alarm.
Assange Is Free, But the Fight to Protect Press Freedom Is Far From Over
While Assange regains his strength, it’s up to activists worldwide to continue the struggle for independent journalism.
Elon Musk Shared Fake Video of Kamala Harris. Experts Are Sounding the Alarm.
The chance that generative AI will have an impact on the election grows as Election Day nears, says one expert.
Trump Media Deal With GOP Donor Poses Conflicts of Interest
The deal could give an energy magnate access to a future president and an advantage in extracting favors from Trump.
Paris Olympics Slammed for Mass Displacement, Militarization and Greenwashing
Protests highlighted the displacement of thousands of migrants, unhoused people and other vulnerable communities.
Vance’s “Hillbilly Elegy” Reflects Appalachia’s Shift to the Right
Sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild has been speaking with Trump supporters for her forthcoming book.
Israel Faces No Apparent Red Line, But Pro-Palestinian Media Workers Do
Western journalists have faced retaliation following expressions of support, or even concern, for the people of Gaza.
From Zinn to Now: New Book Chronicles Voices of Activism in the US
The collection gathers more than 100 speeches, essays and other documents of activism, protest and social change.
Unfolding Ethics Scandal at Washington Post Raises Questions About Its Future
“Executives in charge of news in the public interest should not be suppressing news,” says Chris Lehmann of The Nation.