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Why Rand Paul Called Hillary Clinton a Neocon
Rand Paul recently labeled Hillary Clinton a neocon. The accusation may sound laughable, until one looks at her record.
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The Black Panther Party and the “Undying Love for the People“
The new documentary The “Black Panthers, Vanguard of the Revolution” is full of insights for today's racial justice activists.
Yemen and the Guardian’s Shameful War of Misinformation
The Guardian has offered little evidence to support its claim that Iran is backing Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Recasting the Rules Over Palestine: An Intellectual Intifada in the Offing
It is time to give them the microphone, let them speak, and let us all listen.
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How Media Reports Exacerbate Rape Culture
When media cover the issue of sexual violence, they often reinforce rape myths, minimizing survivors' experiences of violence.
Why Sale of National Geographic to Fox Signals Perilous Times for Photojournalism
Will photographs depicting the negative impacts of climate change appear on the pages of a magazine owned by a man who doesn't believe it is an issue?
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Anderson Cooper: Opposing Illegal CIA Wars Is “Unelectable“
The big media use of the term “electability” is a convenient carrier for pro-war, pro-empire prejudice.
Why Is Lobbyist Rick Berman Attacking Chipotle?
The PR man 60 Minutes dubbed “Dr. Evil” launched a new ad campaign against Chipotle.
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When Media “Balance” Fails
Almost 15 years have passed since I warned about media “balance” that involved journalists systematically abdicating their duty to inform readers about simple matters of fact.
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How Coke Is Undermining the Media and Good Governance in Sri Lanka
We need to wake up and smell the coffee, which now smells like diesel.