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Saying “No to Silence”: Hear Murdered Mexican Journalist Javier Valdez in His Own Words
“Let them kill us all, if that is the death sentence for reporting this hell. No to silence.”
The New York Times Hires Columnist Who Espouses Torture and Climate Denial
CounterSpin interview with Jim Naureckas on Bret Stephens.
Kyle Wiens: It Comes Down to Monopoly Control of the Aftermarket
Janine Jackson interviewed Kyle Wiens about copyright overreaching for the April 28, 2017, episode of CounterSpin.
On the Rise of Authoritarianism, and How Congress and Civil Society Can Push Back
Authoritarianism is on the rise, and the best antidote to this authoritarian resurgence is organized and active citizenries.
Thinking Dangerously in Threatening Times
Thinking dangerously is the cornerstone of engaged citizenship and the foundation for a democracy that matters.
Can Journalism Save Democracy? Salvaging the US Public’s Trust in News Media
As the countdown of democracy's slide into tyranny progresses, like it or not, the future of democracy rests in the hands of the journalism industry.
Predatory Right-Wing Media Attack Gustavus Adolphus College
Right-wing media have misrepresented an anti-racist activism stunt at Gustavus Adolphus College.
How Behavioral Science Can Help Truth Triumph Over Baseless Accusations
Reframing media coverage of Trump's claims would disincentivize him from making baseless statements.
Ajit Pai Wants to Shut Down the Way We Communicate and Organize
Janine Jackson interviewed Jessica Gonzalez about new FCC chair Ajit Pai for CounterSpin.
Trump, the Mainstream Media and the Search for Truth
Once again, Trump has declared that the media is “the enemy of the American people.”