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Journalistic “Objectivity” Is Being Weaponized to Silence Oppressed People
Anything that encourages us to be less curious is a dangerous thing, says former “Marketplace” reporter Lewis Wallace.
Faced With Climate Disaster, Australian Prime Minister Plans to Open Coal Mine
Coal from the project could generate nearly 5 billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, a report warns.
The Perfectly Legal Ways Foreign Powers Subvert US Democracy
The U.S. is more susceptible to foreign meddling now than it has been in decades -- and most of it is legal.
Haiti Is Not “in Crisis.” Haitians Are Fighting for Governmental Accountability.
Haiti is taking part in the ongoing democratic struggles occurring throughout the Americas.
I’m a Hollywood Actor. I Support BDS. Will I Be Blacklisted?
There is no better time for creative people in Hollywood to join the cultural boycott in support of Palestinian rights.
Trump’s Legal Manipulation Could Chill Future Whistleblower Testimony
Presidents cannot manipulate the classification of information to conceal their own illegal activities.
Facebook Is Making Millions by Promoting Hate Groups’ Content
Despite a company policy banning hate speech, Facebook has taken in nearly $1.6 million from hate groups since mid-2018.
How Pop Culture Tries to Justify Torture
The “ticking bomb” scenario tries to make torture morally defensible by appealing to emotional and political ideas.
Boris Johnson Takes His Brexit Demagoguery to the Social Media Sphere
The U.K. prime minister's communication style of short questions and short answers is typical of demagogic politics.
The Economy Looks Grim for Workers, But Might Not Bring Recession
Sectors of the economy that have led past recessions are no longer large enough to do so.