Journalism
A Bari Weiss-led CBS News would likely look different, but how the public feels about it might not change
A Bari Weiss-led CBS News would likely look different, but how the public feels about it might not change Bari Weiss, editor-in-chief of The Free Press, is reportedly being considered for the top job at CBS News, but it’s unclear whether her appointment would change how the public feels about the network. The public’s perception […]
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Why journalists are reluctant to call Trump an authoritarian – and why that matters for democracy
Why journalists are reluctant to call Trump an authoritarian – and why that matters for democracy Many journalists have been reluctant to call Donald Trump an authoritarian due to concerns about labeling him as such, despite his actions exhibiting key indicators of authoritarian behavior. Trump’s actions, including deploying National Guard troops to cities run by […]
🏛️ Politics
Computer chips, with a side of forever chemicals
Computer chips, with a side of forever chemicals Forever chemicals have been used by manufacturers since the 1940s to make products resistant to water, stains, and heat. The use of forever chemicals has led to environmental concerns, including contamination of soil, air, and water. Common products that contain forever chemicals include food packaging, nonstick pans, […]
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Israel’s killing of journalists follows a pattern of silencing Palestinian media that stretches back to 1967
Israel’s killing of journalists follows a pattern of silencing Palestinian media that stretches back to 1967 Israel’s killing of journalists in Gaza has reached a record high, with 197 Palestinian journalists killed since October 2023, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists. The killings are part of a pattern of silencing Palestinian media that stretches […]
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The case that saved the press – and why Trump wants it gone
The case that saved the press – and why Trump wants it gone President Donald Trump is attacking the American press through defamation lawsuits against CBS News, The Wall Street Journal, and other media outlets, seeking to restrict journalists’ ability to publish or broadcast critical stories. The Supreme Court’s 1964 ruling in New York Times […]
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Bill Moyers’ journalism strengthened democracy by connecting Americans to ideas and each other, in a long and extraordinary career
Bill Moyers’ journalism strengthened democracy by connecting Americans to ideas and each other, in a long and extraordinary career Bill Moyers was a renowned television journalist who strengthened democracy by connecting Americans to ideas and each other through his work, earning him a reputation as one of the few broadcast journalists to approach the stature […]
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Why some towns lose local news − and others don’t
Why some towns lose local news − and others don’t Local newspapers are declining at an alarming rate, with over one-third lost since 2005, leading to “news deserts” where corruption and political polarization can spread. The decline of local newspapers is often driven by factors such as racial disparity, market forces, and the pursuit of […]
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Nonprofit news media leaders are struggling to stop leaning on the foundations that say they should branch out more
Nonprofit news media leaders are struggling to stop leaning on the foundations that say they should branch out more Nonprofit news media leaders are struggling to diversify their revenue streams beyond foundations, which provide around half of all revenue, and instead rely on a single source of funding. The Knight Foundation and other funders have […]
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5 years after George Floyd’s murder: How the media narrative has changed around the killing and the protests that followed
5 years after George Floyd’s murder: How the media narrative has changed around the killing and the protests that followed Five years after George Floyd’s murder, the media narrative has shifted from focusing on violence and lawlessness to reflecting on the meaning and substance of the protests that followed. The initial coverage of Floyd’s death […]
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Trump and many GOP lawmakers want to end all funding for NPR and PBS − unraveling a US public media system that took a century to build
Trump and many GOP lawmakers want to end all funding for NPR and PBS − unraveling a US public media system that took a century to build The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is facing a potential end to federal funding, which could impact NPR and PBS’s ability to operate. The CPB was established in […]
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