What is modern propaganda? For many, it is the lies of a totalitarian state. In the 1970s, I met Leni Riefenstahl and asked her about … How Digital Technology Has Helped Unleash a Devastating New Era of PropagandaRead more
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The Day That TV News Died
I am not sure exactly when the death of television news took place. The descent was gradual — a slide into the tawdry, the trivial … The Day That TV News DiedRead more
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With Guardian Editor
Alan Rusbridger, Editor in Chief with the Guardian Newspaper. Three and a half months ago, on June 5th, The Guardian revealed the National Security Agency … With Guardian EditorRead more
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Fox News found to be a major driving force behind global warming denial
A new study published in the journal Public Understanding of Science (PDF available here) surveyed a nationally representative sample of over 1,000 Americans in 2008 … Fox News found to be a major driving force behind global warming denialRead more
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Germany has more solar power because everyone wins
Suddenly everyone knows about Germany’s solar power dominance because Fox Newsheads made an ass of themselves, suggesting that the country is a sunny, tropical paradise. … Germany has more solar power because everyone winsRead more
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Donors Trust
When it comes to the wealthy funders of right-wing causes, the big names are well known: billionaires like the industrialist Koch Brothers and the casino … Donors TrustRead more
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‘Climate Nuremberg’ For Climate Scientists!
[PLEASE DO NOT BUY UK Telegraph] Actual photo of Nuremberg trial that accompanies latest Delingpole piece with actual caption, “Not pictured: Monbiot, Flannery, Mann….” If … ‘Climate Nuremberg’ For Climate Scientists!Read more
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Warmest Year On Record Received Cool Climate Coverage
Even In Record-Breaking Year, Broadcast Climate Coverage Remained Minimal. In 2012, the U.S. experienced record-breaking heat, a historic drought, massive wildfires in the West, and … Warmest Year On Record Received Cool Climate CoverageRead more
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2.4 trillion yen to sell public on nuke power
Nine of Japan’s electric utilities spent a combined 2.4 trillion yen ($27.6 billion) to sponsor TV programs and run ads in print media over four … 2.4 trillion yen to sell public on nuke powerRead more