A lot of people consider astrophysicist Stephen Hawking to be the smartest man in the world. His research and theories have explained some of the … The Media Is Ignoring The Most Important Part Of Stephen Hawking’s Comments On TrumpRead more
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Big Oil, Not Big Tobacco, Wrote the Public Skepticism Playbook
The playbook on sowing public skepticism about health and climate issues originated not with Big Tobacco—as long believed—but with Big Oil, a new investigation reveals. … Big Oil, Not Big Tobacco, Wrote the Public Skepticism PlaybookRead more
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Facebook’s Monopoly & Surveillance Antithetical to Free Press and a Free Society
On Wednesday, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with top conservative media activists, including Glenn Beck; Dana Perino, the former Bush spokesperson; and Tucker Carlson. The … Facebook’s Monopoly & Surveillance Antithetical to Free Press and a Free SocietyRead more
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How the media boosted Donald Trump and screwed Bernie Sanders
As this wildly unpredictable primary season heads toward the finish line, the two frontrunners are widely seen as their respective party nominees. Given that presidential … How the media boosted Donald Trump and screwed Bernie SandersRead more
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Why Big Cable Is Bad News for the Internet
I’m going to let you in on a little secret about the Internet: Big cable companies hate it. That’s a bad thing because for most … Why Big Cable Is Bad News for the InternetRead more
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Here’s One Way The Media Confuses The Public About Climate Change
The overwhelming majority of climate scientists — some 97 percent — have concluded that humans are the primary cause of climate change, as many studies … Here’s One Way The Media Confuses The Public About Climate ChangeRead more
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Journalism, Pro-GMO Triumphalism And Neoliberal Dogma In India
Swaminathan S Anklesaria Aiyar is a senior Indian journalist. He is also a Research Fellow at the Cato Institute in Washington. The Cato Institute has … Journalism, Pro-GMO Triumphalism And Neoliberal Dogma In IndiaRead more
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Indian elite welcomes deal to allow US military to use ports and bases
The Indian elite has warmly welcomed last week’s announcement that New Delhi has agreed in principle to allowing the US military to make routine use … Indian elite welcomes deal to allow US military to use ports and basesRead more
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Two Election Scandals That CNN Won’t Touch
CNN is broadcasting a six-part series on controversial U.S. presidential elections, but the network shied away from two of the most significant cases – 1968 … Two Election Scandals That CNN Won’t TouchRead more
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White House hopeful Sanders delivers left hook after Brooklyn brawl | Reuters
NEW YORK Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders built on a combative U.S. presidential debate, pressuring front-runner Hillary Clinton on Friday over her high speaking fees … White House hopeful Sanders delivers left hook after Brooklyn brawl | ReutersRead more