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Dear Media Elites: Stop Calling Donald Trump a Populist
The incitement of anti-immigrant prejudice for political gain is shameful, but it's not new in our country.
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Paul Krugman Reveals the Disturbing Consequences of the Media’s Inability to Call Out Trump’s Lies
Wednesday night's forum might portend doom.
Trump vs. Clinton: Predictions Have Consequences
Almost all the news stories discuss which of the candidates is likely to win and by what margin. But none of the coverage asks about the respondent's own preferences.
Will Debates Inject Ideas Into Election Coverage? That’s Debatable
Debates that include only the two major party candidates are far less likely to pull candidates off their scripts.
The Clinton Foundation and the Media: A Deep-Seated Conflict of Interest
Liberals' knee-jerk defense of Clinton risks giving conservatives the high ground on the issue of money and politics.
How France Sets the Rules for Discussions About Racism, Terrorism and Islam
Discussions around race and Islam have been preemptively funneled into “acceptable” channels by the French state.
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Don’t Underestimate How Much Steve Bannon Can Damage Hillary Clinton
Bannon's work for Trump could drive Clinton's honesty score even lower.
Is Trump-Bashing Good for the Media?
It seems that a candidate whose words and deeds are so far beyond the pale have finally awoken the press to the truth-squadding that is its job.
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“The Hunt”: Colonial Conservation, Caught on Film
Espousing colonial attitudes, BBC's latest documentary blames tribal peoples — again — for endangering species.
How Sanders Shaped the National Discourse on Class: A Media Analysis
More than a progressive president, a working class with strong class consciousness is key for social change to occur.