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War Porn: Hollywood and War, From World War II to “American Sniper“
Like propaganda films and sexual pornography, Hollywood movies about America at war have changed remarkably little over the years.
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“Drastic Decline” Seen in World Press Freedom
Reporters Without Borders warns of a “worldwide deterioration in freedom of information.”
The Boston Globe Covers Up for Wall Street, Ignores Swaps Losses in Coverage of MBTA Turmoil
A new Boston Globe story doesn't mention huge losses that the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority made on swap transactions that went against them.
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Suffocating Dissent: Gagging the Media in Ethiopia
Intent on hiding its human rights violations, Ethiopia's government denies the independent press the freedom to operate.
Brian Williams Suspended for False Iraq Tale, but Media’s Real Scandal Is the War Lies Spun Daily
NBC News has suspended anchor Brian Williams.
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Brian Williams’ White Lie – Another Look
Brian Williams' stories come at a time when the US public is addicted to militarism.
Russia’s PR Firm Boasted of Doubling Positive Media Coverage on GMOs, Snooping on Citizens
Ketchum's defense of GMOs appears to be longstanding.
Crises at Pacifica Radio
Pacifica Radio, the iconic progressive radio network, is facing several major crises and faces big cuts.
Reporting on Armed White Teens Highlights Racial Double Standard
While the drama may be over, the legacy of the reporting remains.
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Looking Away From Police Killings
The policies, practices and attitudes that lead to so many black people being killed by law enforcement have to be confronted.