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Media Twist Opposition to Land Theft Into Hatred of a Religion
The press entertained the notion that any condemnation of Israel that happens within earshot of a synagogue must be rooted in anti-Jewish sentiment.
Karma Chávez on Academic Freedom, Alex Main on War on Cuba?
While students and teachers think higher education means engagement with a range of perspectives, right-wing politicians say “not so fast.”
‘This Is the People’s Game, and They Are Turning It Into the Plutocrats’ Game’: CounterSpin interview with Jules Boykoff on World Cup 'sportswashing'
“The FIFA World Cup provides us with a chance to actually come together for real, and defend our communities against an invading force that is FIFA.”
‘Buffer Zone’ Is Media’s Euphemism for Israeli Occupation
Corporate media have been reluctant to use clear, direct language to characterize US-backed Israeli land grabs in Gaza, Syria and Lebanon.
Jules Boykoff on World Cup and ‘Sportswashing’
Sports has always been a big part of news media, but typically segregated into its own section on stats and personalities, ignoring the economic, social and environmental impacts sports have always had.
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FAIR Studies
When a Shooter Is Trans—and Not a Cis Male—Suddenly Identity Matters
Most media outlets focused on profiling the shooter—who was transgender—treating the shooting as an isolated case rather than part of a larger, systemic issue.
Western Media Manufactured Consent for Israel’s Murder of Palestinian Journalists
Most outlets accepted Israel’s premise that any number of bystanders can legitimately be killed in order to target a supposed Hamas member.
Media Largely Ignored Gaza Famine When There Was Time to Avert Mass Starvation
Gaza’s conditions of famine have been out in the open for well over a year, and yet it was considered barely newsworthy in US news media.
America’s Opinion Pages Overwhelmingly Supported Trump’s Attack on Iran
56% of Americans opposed Trump’s bombing. Why wasn’t this reflected in the range of opinions presented by America’s top press outlets?
NYT Less Interested Than Ever in Trans Perspectives on Trans Issues
Even while feigning concern, the paper of record remains largely uninterested in centering trans people and perspectives in coverage of trans issues.
