Friday, November 8, 2024

Amped-up Age of Anxiety weaponized into Age of Nostalgia

Today, alas, confirms the truth of Pete Hamill’s quip, “The most powerful force in American politics is not anger, it's nostalgia.”

Court halts Texas law on book ratings, upholding freedom in school libraries

In a landmark decision, a federal appeals court blocks a Texas law that aimed to impose ratings on library books, citing constitutional violations and safeguarding the right to free expression.

Dictionaries banned in Florida school district following new DeSantis legislation

Controversial book removals spark debate over educational freedom in Florida.

Media bias towards Israel in Gaza coverage exposed in new report

The study uncovered a clear imbalance in the portrayal of casualties and narratives.

In the crosshairs: The perilous reality for journalists in 2023

Examining the heightened risks faced by journalists in conflict zones, especially in the Gaza Strip, amidst global political tensions and criticism of U.S. foreign policy.

Combating censorship: Pressley’s bill targets discriminatory book bans as civil rights violations

In a bold move against escalating book bans, Rep. Ayanna Pressley introduces a legislative response to safeguard diversity and freedom in literature.

Harassment and assault of Jewish college students isn’t free speech, and it’s not ‘nuanced’–it’s...

Excuses made by university presidents of Harvard, Penn, and MIT represent criminal negligence of duty. So, why are the presidents of top Ivies offering such pitifully inadequate excuses? Perhaps it has more to do with foreign gifts to their endowments.

Conformist media outlets hide realities of power. Noam Chomsky has exposed them.

For many decades, the core of corporate greed and militarism has remained basically the same. So has the core of Chomsky’s message.

NYT columnist misleadingly trashes the economy, to explain why people view economy negatively

Dissecting Economic Pessimism: Analyzing Steve Rattner's Perspective on Public Sentiment

US media’s complicity in ignoring Gaza’s plight: a critical examination of systematic bias

Analyzing the evasion of ethical journalism in the face of Gaza's humanitarian crisis.