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Corporate Media Consolidation Is What Makes Trump’s War on the Press Possible
As mergers concentrate outlets in the hands of a few billionaires, the right's grip on mainstream media grows tighter.
Critics Slam Trump Propaganda Ad Paid for by the US Government as Illegal
The White House ad is an “unmistakable [sign] you live under an authoritarian, fascist government,” said one critic.
Florida Files Lawsuit Against The New York Times for Alleged Anti-Israel Bias
The suit asks a judge to force the board of directors to hand over internal records pertaining to the paper’s coverage.
Judge Blocks Trump’s White House Press Ban, Says Journos’ Rights Likely Violated
Reporters for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico said they were initially still denied White House access after the ruling.
Trump Says He’s Banning CNN, MS NOW, and Politico From the White House
“These outrageous attacks only demonstrate how scared he is of an informed public,” said one press freedom advocate.
We’re Already Living Through Journalism’s Dystopian Future
AI is devouring our industry and undermining access to factual information. We all have a duty to fight back.
Hedge Fund-Owned Publisher Lays Off Local Journalists From Papers Across the US
Unions decried the firing of nearly 100 workers, which they said will leave major gaps in coverage in many regions.
WaPo Ordered to Rehire Karen Attiah, Who Was Fired for Charlie Kirk Comments
The independent arbitrator also ordered The Washington Post to provide Attiah with full back pay and benefits.
Israel’s Sponsored Ads on Ted Cruz’s Podcast Raise Questions of Legality
Meanwhile, iHeartMedia has given at least $1,738,000 of “digital revenue” to a pro-Cruz super PAC since 2023.
Mainstream Media’s Go-To “Electability” Experts? Corporate-Funded Think Tanks.
Billionaires and corporations fund some think tanks aiming to put a ceiling on the demands of the Democratic base.