Media

Net Neutrality Will Be Saved Only If Citizens Raise an Outcry

Net Neutrality Will Be Saved Only If Citizens Raise an Outcry Net Neutrality Will Be Saved Only If Citizens Raise an Outcry

The FCC is mistaken—and democracy is threatened—when commissioners fail to embrace their authority to protect a free and open Internet. 

Apr 24, 2014 / John Nichols

Where Twitter and Feminism Meet

Where Twitter and Feminism Meet Where Twitter and Feminism Meet

What role should the social platform play as the feminist movement continues to grow?

Apr 17, 2014 / Mariame Kaba, Andrea Smith, Lori Adelman, and Roxane Gay

Senator Manchin Defends Law Firm Accused of Concealing Black Lung Medical Evidence

Senator Manchin Defends Law Firm Accused of Concealing Black Lung Medical Evidence Senator Manchin Defends Law Firm Accused of Concealing Black Lung Medical Evidence

A Pulitzer-prize winning investigation found that law firm Jackson Kelly, now defended by Senator Joe Manchin, concealed evidence and shaped doctor’s testimony.

Apr 16, 2014 / Lee Fang

Al Jazeera America to the Rescue?

Al Jazeera America to the Rescue? Al Jazeera America to the Rescue?

Eric with the latest reviews and Reed on Al Jazeera America.

Apr 15, 2014 / Eric Alterman and Reed Richardson

Joy Behar Beats Chris Christie—and Women Love It

Joy Behar Beats Chris Christie—and Women Love It Joy Behar Beats Chris Christie—and Women Love It

If the New Jersey governor can’t handle a comedian, how can he run the country?

Apr 12, 2014 / Leslie Savan

Why the ‘Open’ Internet Is So Closed to Women

Why the ‘Open’ Internet Is So Closed to Women Why the ‘Open’ Internet Is So Closed to Women

While the Internet may create space for many voices, it also reflects and amplifies real-world inequities in striking ways.

Apr 10, 2014 / Astra Taylor

This Sham Report Is What the Climate Movement Is Up Against?

This Sham Report Is What the Climate Movement Is Up Against? This Sham Report Is What the Climate Movement Is Up Against?

A small group of skeptics says rising global temperatures will have a net positive effect on the world. 

Apr 10, 2014 / Zoë Carpenter

Can Al Jazeera America Save Cable News?

Can Al Jazeera America Save Cable News? Can Al Jazeera America Save Cable News?

The network wants to reshape the market. But first it must reach—and win over—its viewers.

Apr 8, 2014 / Feature / Reed Richardson

Missing the Story

Missing the Story Missing the Story

How turning the Murder of Kitty Genovese into a parable erased its particulars.

Apr 8, 2014 / Books & the Arts / Peter C. Baker

Writing, Prestige and Other Things That Don’t Pay the Rent

Writing, Prestige and Other Things That Don’t Pay the Rent Writing, Prestige and Other Things That Don’t Pay the Rent

Manjula Martin is trying to arm freelance writers with knowledge, but capitalism has the upper hand.

Apr 7, 2014 / Julia Carrie Wong

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