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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.
Journalists’ Unions Organize to Provide Internet and First Aid to Press in Gaza
Reporting in Gaza has become nearly impossible with limited access to power, internet, and basics like food and water.
Julian Assange Is Finally Free, But Let’s Not Forget the War Crimes He Exposed
Contrary to US government claims, WikiLeaks’s revelations actually saved lives — and drove demand for US accountability.
What’s the Future of Press Freedom Amid Assange’s Release and Gaza Genocide?
Australian journalist Antony Loewenstein discusses WikiLeaks’s legacy and the hypocrisy of Western mainstream media.
Gaza Journalist Has Courage Award Rescinded After Smear Campaign
Maha Hussaini says she has been targeted for attacks and intimidation as a Palestinian journalist for years.