Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Trump’s seven techniques to control the media

Historically, these seven techniques have been used by demagogues to erode the freedom and independence of the press.

Trump is ignoring daily intelligence briefings, relying on ‘a number of sources’ instead

His spokeswoman thinks he is getting enough information through phone calls with world leaders.

Libeled by the Washington Post in a ‘false news’ McCarthyite attack on alternative media

Is the Pentagon behind this massive hit on independent journalism?

Euphemism as journalism: Distracting the audience by focusing on Trump’s skill at distraction

Top-of-the-line political journalists marveled at Trump’s ability to create distractions while they kept themselves—and their audience—distracted from substantive matters.

The Paris Pact might save the climate from Trump

Because of their leadership, the climate might be able to withstand what havoc Trump may wreak.

“Nothing short of a slaughter”: 1 million Syrians in Aleppo under siege with no...

The United Nations is warning nearly 1 million Syrians are living under siege, double the number last year.

Fidel Castro: Cuban conundrum fought for freedom but entrenched state power

These are the riddles at the center of Fidel Castro, resolved conventionally by taking opposing sides: Fidel the savior, Castro the monster.

A government that has plunged this country into a state of regression

It is entirely possible that the process has now gone too far and cannot be reversed.

Police under investigation after fatally shooting unarmed teen in back

According to Raye’s mother, Karonisha Ramsey, her son had called her a few hours before his death to tell her that he would be home for Thanksgiving dinner.

How important is NASA’s Earth science program that Trump wants to abolish?

Most people know NASA for its moon shots and participation in the International Space Station; many don’t realize that NASA also supports its space mission through its Earth Science program.