Media activism

Andrew Sullivan Versus the Social-Justice Warriors

Andrew Sullivan Versus the Social-Justice Warriors Andrew Sullivan Versus the Social-Justice Warriors

The famous blogger needn’t panic. Twitter’s new partnership with the feminist group WAM! is an attempt to fight abuse, not impose ideological censorship.

Nov 12, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

Obama Tells the FCC to ‘Implement the Strongest Possible Rules to Protect Net Neutrality’

Obama Tells the FCC to ‘Implement the Strongest Possible Rules to Protect Net Neutrality’ Obama Tells the FCC to ‘Implement the Strongest Possible Rules to Protect Net Neutrality’

The president calls for the reclassification of Internet services under telecommunications in the name of an open Internet.

Nov 10, 2014 / John Nichols

We’re Living in a Golden Age of Investigative Journalism

We’re Living in a Golden Age of Investigative Journalism We’re Living in a Golden Age of Investigative Journalism

Newspapers in America may be closing up shop, but muckrakers around the world are holding corrupt officials and corporate cronies accountable like never before.

Aug 26, 2014 / Anya Schiffrin

Defend Journalism That Speaks Truth to Power: From Ferguson to Washington

Defend Journalism That Speaks Truth to Power: From Ferguson to Washington Defend Journalism That Speaks Truth to Power: From Ferguson to Washington

The First Amendment is under assault. Americans must preserve “the freedom that allows us to verify the existence of all other freedoms.”

Aug 18, 2014 / John Nichols

#CancelColbert and the Return of the Anti-Liberal Left

#CancelColbert and the Return of the Anti-Liberal Left #CancelColbert and the Return of the Anti-Liberal Left

The left can only afford to be contemptuous of liberal values when the right isn't in charge. 

Apr 2, 2014 / Michelle Goldberg

Oneida Nation Fights to Change the Name of the Washington Football Team

Oneida Nation Fights to Change the Name of the Washington Football Team Oneida Nation Fights to Change the Name of the Washington Football Team

Finally, Native American voices are being heard by the media in protest of the name “Redskins.”

Sep 13, 2013 / Dave Zirin

Hacking for Immigrant Rights

Hacking for Immigrant Rights Hacking for Immigrant Rights

How programmers, journalists and immigrant rights advocates are redefining hacking—for immigrant justice.

Sep 9, 2013 / Leticia Miranda

Fat-Shaming All Around Us

Fat-Shaming All Around Us Fat-Shaming All Around Us

There’s nothing healthy about shaming people for their bodies.

Apr 25, 2013 / Chloe Angyal

This Week: For Media Democracy This Week: For Media Democracy

Some perspective on the concentration of the press in the power of a few and the dangers of media consolidation.

Apr 6, 2013 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

The New Telecom Oligarchs

The New Telecom Oligarchs The New Telecom Oligarchs

In her book Captive Audience, Susan Crawford shows how media giants exert a stranglehold over consumers and government.  

Apr 3, 2013 / Feature / Michael J. Copps

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