For decades the BBC denied that job applicants were subject to political vetting by MI5. But in fact vetting began in the early days of … How the BBC kept out ‘subversives’Read more
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Forcing local news anchors to lie to their viewers
Sinclair Broadcast Group. While it’s not a household name, Sinclair is one of the most powerful TV companies in the nation. It owns 173 local … Forcing local news anchors to lie to their viewersRead more
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You can’t combat fake news with fake news laws
US President Donald Trump’s “fake news” mantra has inspired authoritarian leaders elsewhere to manufacture new laws that can both target legitimate media outlets that are … You can’t combat fake news with fake news lawsRead more
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Don’t Believe the Media Hype About Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Salman
Saudi Arabia’s 32-year-old Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, heir to the Saudi throne after eliminating his rivals, is on a two-week whirlwind visit to the … Don’t Believe the Media Hype About Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin SalmanRead more
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The Economist And Financial Times Both Hired Cambridge Analytica For US Expansion
Two of Britain’s most prestigious media brands, the Economist and the Financial Times, hired controversial data firm Cambridge Analytica to help them get more subscribers … The Economist And Financial Times Both Hired Cambridge Analytica For US ExpansionRead more
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Familiar Story About Who Is and Isn’t Called a “Terrorist”
The man believed to have been behind a string of bombings that killed two people and injured five in Austin, Texas died early Wednesday morning … Familiar Story About Who Is and Isn’t Called a “Terrorist”Read more
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Will Russiagate Help the Israel Lobby Censor Al Jazeera?
Max Blumenthal and Ali Abunimah AARON MATÉ: It’s The Real News. I’m Aaron Maté, here at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., at the … Will Russiagate Help the Israel Lobby Censor Al Jazeera?Read more
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Corporate Media Hires CIA, Pentagon Officials as Talking Heads – Who Push for More War
Americans frequently boast of how free and independent their press ostensibly is. Overlooking the fact that, according to the watchdog group Reporters Without Borders, media … Corporate Media Hires CIA, Pentagon Officials as Talking Heads – Who Push for More WarRead more