Who Will SAVE America From Misleading Coverage of Voter Suppression?
In news coverage of the SAVE Act, some outlets fell back on standard framing of “Republicans say X, Democrats say Y”—or, worse, of “Democrats vs. the public.”
‘The Risk Is Reporting This Like It’s a Normal Political Story’:
CounterSpin interview with Ari Berman on attacks on voting
“While it’s been portrayed as about 2020, I think the bigger reason they want the ballots is about 2026 and 2028.”
Ari Berman on Attacks on Voting
Some media still present changes to the electoral process that would make it harder for millions of people to vote as a matter of “election integrity.”
‘You Have a Double Standard About Which Populations Are Considered Roulette Chips’:
CounterSpin interview with Judd Legum and Adam Johnson on gambling on the news
“If you’re a wealthy supporter of JD Vance, you now have an easy way to create a story on CNN, simply by placing a bet for your favorite candidate.”
‘Honduras Is a Country Still Recovering From a Coup the US Helped Enable’:
CounterSpin interview with Alex Main on Honduran election
“If you are a right-wing Latin American government that’s aligned with the US, you get a free pass in the media.”
Madiba Dennie on Voting Rights Act in Danger
The argument is so specious a third grader could call it out. But if it comes from the Supreme Court majority, we are forced to consider it as serious.
‘It’s Really a Full-On Attack on the Voting Rights Act’:
CounterSpin interview with Ari Berman on voting rights erasure
“It’s been the mission of the conservative justices on the Supreme Court to roll back things like the Voting Rights Act for 30 or 40 years.”
Ari Berman on Voting Rights Erasure
Voting: Everyone gets a voice; that’s what makes us different, special and better. Is that ideal being subverted? Or have we misunderstood it all along?
Media Blame NYC Shooting Not on Mayor Adams, But on Candidate Mamdani
Corporate media outlets from blamed Zohran Mamdani him for a horrific mass shooting that took place while he was out of the country.
WSJ Ran 10 Op-Eds in One Week to Try to Take Down Mamdani
To discourage New Yorkers from voting for Zohran Mamdani, the Wall Street Journal published ten op-eds in a single week casting him in a negative light.
‘Media and Corporate Power Structures See Genuine Democracy as a Terrible Danger’:
CounterSpin interview with Jeff Cohen and Norman Solomon on Mamdani and the Democrats
“These billionaires believe that there should be only two choices, and they should both be acceptable to the billionaires.”
I Covered the Intifada. It’s Wrong to Say It Means Violence Against Jews.
I can say unequivocally: Intifada was used by Palestinian activists to describe a civil resistance movement rooted in dignity and national self-determination.
Jeff Cohen and Norman Solomon on Mamdani and the Democrats
Elite news media are Trojan-horsing their hatred for any ideas that threaten their ill-gotten gains, via very deep “concerns” about Zohran Mamdani as a person.
Media Did Their Best to Scare Voters Away From Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani’s victory exposes the out-of-touchness of establishment media outlets that twisted like pretzels to scare voters away.
Cuckoo for Cuomo: Ex-Governor’s Name Dominated Coverage of NYC Mayoral Race
A FAIR analysis of New York mayoral primary coverage found that Andrew Cuomo’s name appeared in headlines seven times more often than Zohran Mamdani’s.
Murdoch Cheers on Candidate’s Arrest—and Authoritarianism
The Murdoch news empire expresses its devotion to a Mafia-like government that is using an unaccountable police force to arrest politicians of a rival political party.
How to Subtly Undermine a Promising Left-Wing Candidate
A profile of a political candidate that sows doubt about their fitness for office without attacking them directly can be more damaging than an overt hit piece.
When Media Tell Us Who ‘Won’ a Latin American Election, Start to Ask Questions
According to corporate media, Noboa’s victory was clear-cut, the reasons for it were obvious and there was little reason to question the outcome.
As Pakistan Murders Protesters, Leading US Papers Play Down Washington’s Role
Missing from the coverage of Pakistan protests in leading US papers was the ongoing support the government has received from the Biden administration.
US Press Loses Interest as Winners of French Election Aren’t Allowed to Take Power
France has gone nearly two months without a legitimate government, and US corporate media don’t seem to care to report on it.
