The Distorting Reality of ‘False Balance’ in the Media The Distorting Reality of ‘False Balance’ in the Media
Too much media has becomes fixated on finding “balance,” even if it means presenting fiction on par with fact.
Jul 15, 2014 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
66 Percent of Americans Now Live in a Constitution-Free Zone 66 Percent of Americans Now Live in a Constitution-Free Zone
Thanks to the militarization and expansion of the “border” region, 197 million Americans now live within the jurisdiction of US Customs and Border Patrol.
Jul 15, 2014 / Todd Miller
The Palestinians Must Put an End to Suicidal Hamas The Palestinians Must Put an End to Suicidal Hamas
For too long, Hamas has served as Israel’s useful bogeyman.
Jul 15, 2014 / Bob Dreyfuss
How the Mexican Drug Trade Thrives on Free Trade How the Mexican Drug Trade Thrives on Free Trade
While President Peña Nieto celebrates the Aztec Tiger, Mexico’s cartels reach deeper into the legal economy.
Jul 15, 2014 / Christy Thornton and Adam Goodman
The Very Naughty Whistleblower The Very Naughty Whistleblower
Pundits and politicians agree: Edward Snowden did something naughty. But what do the people think?
Jul 15, 2014 / Tom Tomorrow
Whose Summer Break? Students Fix the ‘Utah Man,’ Lower the Confederate Flag and Ask Hillary for Their Money Back Whose Summer Break? Students Fix the ‘Utah Man,’ Lower the Confederate Flag and Ask Hillary for Their Money Back
Across the country, students stage sit-ins, rally and unionize for justice—and win.
Jul 14, 2014 / StudentNation / StudentNation
Thanks to Sounders, I See Another World Cup Is Possible Thanks to Sounders, I See Another World Cup Is Possible
We shouldn’t forget about the beauty of sports just because FIFA has no soul.
Jul 14, 2014 / Dave Zirin
Battling Cove Point in the Capital Battling Cove Point in the Capital
More than a thousand people march in DC against a proposed natural gas export plant.
Jul 14, 2014 / Cole Stangler
Color of Change Targets Members of the Congressional Black Caucus in the Fight to Preserve Net Neutrality Color of Change Targets Members of the Congressional Black Caucus in the Fight to Preserve Net Neutrality
The organization is calling out members of the CBC it believes are siding with the telecom industry over the interests of everyday Internet users.
Jul 14, 2014 / NationAction
Hobby Lobby Is Now Discriminating Against a Transgender Employee Hobby Lobby Is Now Discriminating Against a Transgender Employee
After being denied access to workplace facilities for being transgender, a Hobby Lobby employee is now pressing a discrimination case with the Illinois Human Rights Commission.
Jul 14, 2014 / Michelle Chen