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The Americanization of Popular Culture Should Terrify Us All
Hollywood's triumph in the global culture wars is a serious cause for concern at a time in which conglomerates and uniformity reign, argues French scholar Violaine Roussel....
Has Freedom of the Press Become a Convenient Illusion?
In a bold statement, a leading dean of journalism argues that in abandoning Julian Assange, the mainstream media have abandoned the First Amendment....
Silicon Valley doesn’t give a damn about Earth’s imminent demise
Bill McKibben, the “world’s best green journalist” says it may be too late to save the planet, but that doesn’t seem to keep tech barons and the rest of the uber-rich up at night....
Can We Trust Billionaires to Save Democracy?
Billionaire Nicolas Berggruen’s plan to revamp democracy and put capital in the hands of the people has one glaring blindspot. ...
Julian Assange Is Being Used as a Smokescreen
The U.S. government’s attack on the WikiLeaks founder covers up a menacing assault on the First Amendment, argues journalist Bruce Shapiro....
The Destruction of Palestinians Will Be Israel’s Undoing
The great majority of Israel’s problems would be solved if the nation were able to establish lasting peace with its neighbors, says journalist and filmmaker Mariam Shahin....
Is Life After Prison Possible?
After finding herself abandoned by society after leaving prison, Susan Burton became the aid she and so many others in her position needed....
This Is the Only Way White Supremacists Lose
The victory against “the white supremacist, patriarchal, heteronormative capitalists” will be won in our courtrooms, our streets and our classrooms through vigorous, relentless res...
The Liberal Betrayal of America’s Most Vulnerable
Mass incarceration, one of our greatest shames, was established by Republicans and Democrats who demonized large parts of American society....
The U.S. Deserves Its Own Nuremberg Trials
Nazi Germany’s crimes and the U.S. War on Terror may not be so different in the eyes of international law....
Hollywood’s Love Affair With Racism
When it comes to matters of race, the entertainment industry fails its increasingly diverse audience, time and again....
Liberals Are Digging Their Own Grave With Russiagate
Two Russia experts discuss how the Washington establishment's virulent anti-Kremlin sentiment affects domestic and foreign policy as well as media narratives. ...
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