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YouTubers Play a Key Role in Far-Right Extremism of Online Forums
Mainstream influencers like PewDiePie and Jordan Peterson play a key role in fueling far-right extremism.
Fox News Viewers Are Convinced Trump Is the Greatest President Ever
The semi-official White House propaganda arm, Fox News, is what nurtures Trump's base.
After Activist Pressure, Amazon Purges Dozens of Far-Right Books
Amazon may want to take credit for its moral stance -- but it wouldn't have happened without anti-fascist activism.
Cigarettes Are Central to the History of Corporate Power
“Cigarettes, Inc.” shows how Jim Crow, jazz and smoking are central to the history of corporate power.
“Lords of Chaos” Brings a White Nationalist’s Book to the Big Screen
A man whose history in white nationalism and fascist politics traces several decades is at the center of the film.
NPR Source Can’t Recall People Ever Being Murdered in a Mosque Before
This moment reflects the failure of media to include violence against Muslims as part of our collective memory.
Can Facebook Reinvent Itself?
If there’s anything users don’t associate with Facebook, it’s secure communication.
The Role of Media in Democracy: An Interview With Gary Younge
You cannot talk about media being the backbone of democracy without talking about media ownership.
dream hampton on Making “Surviving R. Kelly”
Last month, the documentary series “Surviving R. Kelly” thrust the case back into the spotlight.
Capitol Police Slammed for Physical Attacks on Reporters
Capitol Police have grown increasingly aggressive toward the press recently.