It’s simple. All we need to do is stop fighting each other and adopt a European-style multiparty parliamentary system.
New York Times
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A Golden Age for Progressive Media?
30 years after the contamination of our public airwaves via the national syndication of Rush Limbaugh’s radio program–and five years after the unfortunate demise of Al Gore’s Current TV–it’s good to see some progress in the fight to ensure that the non-wingnut perspective has a solid platform in American media. Last year, the New York […]
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A Sad Way to Go
No one ever wants to speak ill of the dead, but what happens when the dead have spoken ill of themselves? John Coleman, the “Good Morning America” forecasting icon who co-founded The Weather Channel, died [last] Saturday. The 83-year-old Coleman, in his later years, may have become best known for championing skepticism about the human […]
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What Happens When Truth Doesn’t Matter?
There’s a reason why Trump’s arrogance remains unmitigated.
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Bannon’s Weaponization of the New York Times Continues to Pay Off
A story he planted over two years ago continues to surface, despite being debunked.
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Ann Althouse’s “Grab” and “Gumbo”
Did the New York Times use the word ‘gumbo’ to racially disparage the president?
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The New York Times Recommends the Washington Monthly for Policy Journalism
David Leonhardt of the Times says that the Washington Monthly is a news outlet worthy of your support.
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Wingnuttery Loses, Equality Wins
In a time when there’s a limited supply of good news, this moment was a relief—and a blessing. A solid majority of Australians voted in favor of same-sex marriage in a historic survey that, while not binding, paves the way for Parliament to legally recognize the unions of gay and lesbian couples. Of 12.7 million […]
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Is the New York Times Social Media Policy Good for Journalism?
Journalists, especially those at the Times, must wield their power wisely.
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Journalists Have One Job in the Age of Trump
Reporters shouldn’t worry about appearing partial when they tell the truth.
