journalism

By Patrick A. Stewart | – As the Democratic Party continues to winnow its field of candidates to challenge President Donald Trump, it’s important to remember that the way candidates are covered on TV can influence public opinion. That’s become increasingly apparent in today’s media landscape, with several candidates jockeying for coverage during their party’s […]

Climate Crisis

The Politics of the Local Weather Broadcast: Call your Station and Demand News of Climate Crisis

John Buell

(Informed Comment) – Many of us rely on daily reports, often presented by local TV weatherpersons, to get through our daily routines. How do I dress, do I need to take an umbrella to work, must I come home early to avoid the snowstorm? These professionals have a difficult job. Their predictions are generally correct […]

censorship

Assange Indictment Marks Alarming New Stage in US Gov’t’s War on Leaks

Committee to Protect Journalists

Mexico City ( Committee to Protect Journalists) – The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by the U.S. Justice Department’s indictment last week of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The administration of President Donald Trump disclosed 17 charges against Assange under the Espionage Act, relating to his receipt and publication of classified military documents and diplomatic […]

Climate Change

Youth Don’t want to be Scared by Climate Crisis: They Want Practical Solutions

The Conversation

By Dimitrinka Atanasova and Kjersti Fløttum | – Days after the British parliament declared a “climate emergency”, The Guardian announced that it would start using “stronger” language to discuss the environment. Its updated style guide states that “climate change” no longer accurately reflects the seriousness of the situation and journalists are advised to use “climate […]

journalism

Why Congress needs to empower the IRS to give nonprofit newspapers a green light

The Conversation

By Magda Konieczna | – After nearly 150 years in business – as a business – The Salt Lake Tribune wants to become a nonprofit. But first its owner is seeking approval from the Internal Revenue Service for tax-exempt status. The federal agency in charge of collecting taxes also gets to say which organizations don’t […]

Far Right

Are World’s Democracies finally turning on Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp/Fox ‘Cancer on Politics?’

The Conversation

By Denis Muller | – There is mounting evidence that Australia is sick of Rupert Murdoch and the political propaganda machine he runs in the guise of a news organisation. In January, [center-left Labor Party leader] Bill Shorten rebuffed an open-ended offer to meet Murdoch whenever the opposition leader was in the United States. According […]

journalism

Assange: Press Freedom Endangered by Charge of Conspiracy between Publisher and Source

Committee to Protect Journalists

(Committee to Protect Journalists) – New York, April 11, 2019–The Committee to Protect Journalists today said it was deeply concerned by the U.S. prosecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. Authorities in the United Kingdom arrested Assange this morning at the Ecuadoran Embassy as part of an extradition agreement with the U.S., according to a statement […]

journalism

Assange’s Arrest means that any Journalist can be extradited to US for Publishing the Truth

Common Dreams

“Before we turn our backs on Assange,” Sullivan wrote, “we ought to think deeply about what’s at stake.”