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‘Brutal’ Is a Word Mostly Reserved for Palestinian Violence
Since October 7, leading papers have overwhelmingly applied the term “brutal” to violence committed by Palestinians rather than by Israelis.
‘Interventions Laid the Groundwork for the Crisis in Haiti Today’: CounterSpin interview with Chris Bernadel on Haiti
“The problem in Haiti is…the way that the economy has been artificially propped up to support foreign enterprises.”
Chris Bernadel on Haiti
What needs to change in Haiti includes Western media presentations that ignore or erase even recent history.
Musk Is Consistent in His Opposition to Internet Democracy
Elon Musk’s defiance of a Brazilian judge is a political campaign to use social media to reshape global politics in favor of the right.
‘Punishments for Corporations and CEOs Are Just Paltry’: CounterSpin interview with Robert Weissman on Boeing scandal
“There’s no sense in which holding corporations accountable for following the law is going to interfere with the functioning of the economy.”
Rakeen Mabud on Greedflation, Rachel K. Jones on Mifepristone
Corporate profit margins are at a level not seen since the 1950s, as abject greed was whistled past by the press corps.
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‘Brutal’ Is a Word Mostly Reserved for Palestinian Violence
Since October 7, leading papers have overwhelmingly applied the term “brutal” to violence committed by Palestinians rather than by Israelis.
Establishment Papers Fell Short in Coverage of Genocide Charges
Establishment media in the US were slow to cover South Africa’s charge—initially providing the public with thin to no reporting on the case.
Leading Papers Skewed Gaza Debate Toward Israeli and Government Perspectives
Despite efforts to include Palestinian voices, editors at two leading papers skewed the Gaza debate toward an Israel-centered perspective.
Sunday’s Gaza Guests Linked to Military Industry, Pro-Israel Funding
Sunday show guests skewed strongly toward US politicians with strong financial influence from the military industry and pro-Israel advocates.
For Cable News, a Palestinian Life Is Not the Same as an Israeli Life
Cable news coverage of victims, war crimes and context show a double standard when it comes to US allies versus official US enemies.
