Alternative media

Representative Ed Markey: In Defense of an Open Internet Representative Ed Markey: In Defense of an Open Internet

At the 2011 National Conference for Media Reform, Markey energized a crowd with talk of keeping the Internet open, fair and free.

Apr 18, 2011 / Edward Markey

How to Build a Media Reform Movement How to Build a Media Reform Movement

At the 2011 National Conference for Media Reform, Malkia Cyril calls for a social merger, the consolidation of people's voices, to challenge the moneyed interests which currently...

Apr 12, 2011 / Center for Media Justice

Remembering Why Media Reform Matters Remembering Why Media Reform Matters

Progressives cheered when it was announced Wednesday that Glenn Beck would be “transitioning” off his Fox News show. Beck’s not gone for good, of course, bu...

Apr 7, 2011 / Laura Flanders

Betting on Arianna Huffington Betting on Arianna Huffington

In defense of the editor of the Huffington Post. Not that the lady needs one, having been a leader in undermining the right-wing dominance of Internet reporting for over five yea...

Feb 23, 2011 / Robert Scheer

Media Miss the Al Jazeera Story Media Miss the Al Jazeera Story

One of the biggest stories of the past few weeks has been the story of Americans discovering Al Jazeera English. It shouldn't have been so hard.

Feb 7, 2011 / Laura Flanders

WikiLeaks’ Economic Warfare WikiLeaks’ Economic Warfare

Bank of America shares fell 3 percent on Tuesday after Julian Assange hinted that he had as much as 5 GB worth of their documents revealing some shady behavior.

Dec 1, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Can Washington Stand Up to the Energy Industry? Can Washington Stand Up to the Energy Industry?

Mopping up BP's current crisis and guarding against future environmental incidents will take more momentum than a speech, a meeting or a few hearings can deliver.

Jun 18, 2010 / Sarah Laskow

Newsweek and New Media Newsweek and New Media

The end of Newsweek would signal an end of an era for reporting--but what about the media left standing? 

May 10, 2010 / Laura Flanders

Welcome to TheNation.com!

Welcome to TheNation.com! Welcome to TheNation.com!

Our new site offers readers a vastly improved experience. Here are the changes you should know about.

May 4, 2010 / Emily Douglas

Screencast: New Features at TheNation.com

Screencast: New Features at TheNation.com Screencast: New Features at TheNation.com

TheNation.com has relaunched! Web editor Emily Douglas walks you through the new features. Learn how to make the best use of the new site!

May 3, 2010 / The Nation

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