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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.
Notification Bloatification
Millions of people are talking about things!
Facebook Aids Authoritarians Like the Philippines’ Duterte
Filipina journalist Maria Ressa discusses more.
Don’t Be Duped by Corporate Spin: Regulation Protects Us All
The media must be the public's watchdog on regulatory issues, not a conduit for corporate anti-regulatory spin.
Facebook Is Pushing Anti-Semitic, Anti-Black Narratives
Facebook fought critics following the 2016 election by launching a PR offensive backed by a Republican research firm.