New York Press: Hey, People, Leave That Judge Alone
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s nominee to the state’s top court is in trouble—but corporate media are doing everything they can to save him.
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New Yorker Takes Aim at People Who Still Think Covid Is a Problem
Corporate media’s overarching message is that it’s “time to move on,” and radicals holding on to precautions are impeding economic recovery.
The Right Turns Anti-LGBTQ Hate Up to 11
Why is that anti-LGBTQ voices believe that they are the ones who are being silenced, when they so clearly aren’t?
NYT Did Musk a Political Favor
This piece reinforces the feeling among the paper’s left-wing critics that the New York Times is hopelessly devoted to protecting the 1%.
While Crypto Bro Scammed Clients, Reporters Scammed Readers
Before Bankman-Fried’s transition from financial genius to possible financial criminal, he received little scrutiny in the media.
Musk’s Money Is Playing Old Games With New Media
There’s a long history of monied parties taking over media and watering them down, even breaking them up for parts.
Media Muddled Midterms by Simplifying Crime’s Complexities
The Republican obsession with crime received major attention in the media, often tipping the balance to the conservative partisan narrative.
The Right Thinks Publishers Have No Right Not to Publish the Right
Freedom of speech and of the press don’t mean everyone is entitled to a contract with a particular publisher.
Trump Judge Allows Starbucks to Assail Press Freedom
Notorious anti-union coffee giant Starbucks has won a major victory against both organized labor and press freedom.
Politico Airs Flimsy Case Against Abrams and Voting Rights
The right-wing press jumped on the Politico report as a way to sully Abrams as she runs to the electoral finish line.
If a Democrat Fails Into Fox News, Should It Make a Sound?
Given that Tulsi Gabbard has no particular role in the party to resign from, why is her change of party registration newsworthy at all?
Forget Alex Jones—Look at His Helpers
People have affixed themselves to Alex Jones, likely motivated by a calculus that his controversy can move their careers forward.
Antisemitic Threats to Florida Judge Should Be Bigger Story
The Florida federal judge who signed the warrant for the FBI to raid former President Donald Trump’s property is Jewish, and the far-right is terrorizing him and his community as a result. The Jewish Telegraphic Agency (8/10/22) reported that “Bruce Reinhart…has been hit with a wave of antisemitic threats online,” including death threats. And […]
Chile’s Draft Constitution: Undemocratic—or Too Much Democracy?
The idea that a democratic process to upgrade the national framework from one designed under despotism is against “democracy” is Orwellian.
Depp/Heard Verdict a Loss for Violence Survivors—and a Free Press
The damage from the Depp/Heard case extends to all issues that depend on unfettered discussion in a free press.
NYT Hypes NYC Police Spending, Buries School Cuts
The New York Times article framed the NYC budget as mainly an issue of law enforcement priorities rather than a question of austerity.
‘Liberal’ Newspapers Liked the Justices Who Will Kill Roe
Major liberal-leaning outlets reassured readers that fears Trump justices would undo Court decisions upholding civil rights were overblown.
Right-Wing US Media Applaud Hungary’s Orban as Example to Follow
Viktor Orbán has been re-elected the Hungarian prime minister, a win for the global far-right movement. Now the European Union’s longest-lasting leader, he has served as prime minister since 2010. Orbán’s rule in Hungary—a member of both the EU and NATO—has drawn scorn from the international community for its hostility toward the LGBT community […]
Western Sahara Overlooked in Israel/Arab Summit Reporting
Israel and Morocco share a common goal: maintaining military occupations that are widely condemned throughout the world.
New York Times’ Fear of Ordinary People Talking Back
Annoyance at the rabble’s elevation in the discourse has evolved into hand-wringing over the future of liberalism.
