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Aug 20 2019
Opinion
Bernie Sanders has a smart critique of corporate media bias
Last week, after criticizing Amazon for underpaying its workers and paying nothing in federal income taxes last year, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) noted: “I talk about that all of the time. And then I wonder why The Washington Post — which is owned by Jeff Bezos who owns Amazon — doesn’t write particularly good articles about me.” The response was immediate. Martin Baron, The Post’s executive
Guest Writer - LeftApr 04 2024
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Media Portray Baltimore Bridge Crash As Story About Racism
You might think after a cargo ship smashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26 that the focus of media and political commentary would be on the still unknown underlying reason the ship lost power . Or perhaps how soon it will take to rebuild the bridge, given that it will cost the local economy approximately $15 million per day it remains closed. But no. The real story
The FederalistMar 05 2024
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Wichita City Council decides corporations can contribute to political campaigns
WICHITA, Kan. (KAKE) - Whether or not corporations and limited liability companies can contribute to political campaigns has been a hot topic in the Wichita City Council lately. At it's meeting Monday the council talked about it's campaign finance ordinance for the third time since the new year and seats were filled as about a dozen people shared their thoughts on the matter. "All of a sudden
KAKEMay 11 2024
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‘Red, White & Royal Blue,’ ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘Heartstopper’ Win Top Prizes at New York GLAAD Media Awards
“The Jennifer Hudson Show,” “Rustin” and “Red White & Royal Blue” earned top prizes at the New York GLAAD Media Awards, which this year celebrates the 35th year of the annual awards show. Awards were presented Saturday night at the Hilton Midtown in New York City. The show was hosted by television personality Ross Mathews. Notable winners included Jennifer Hudson, who received the
VarietyMay 14 2024
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GLAAD Media Awards New York: Jennifer Hudson Bolsters LGBTQ Allyship During Award Acceptance Speech: “Your Stories Deserve To Be Told”
The 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York hosted by Ross Mathews took place on May 11 with EGOT recipient Jennifer Hudson was honored with GLAAD’s Excellence in Media Award for championing allyship and promoting acceptance of LGBTQ people and issues. “Do y’all know how beautiful you are?” Hudson asked as she took the stage to accept the award from Laverne Cox. “Do you know your stories
GLAADMay 14 2024
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GLAAD Media Awards New York: Vito Russo Award Honoree Orville Peck Talks Diversifying Country Music and “Incredible Power” of Art
At the New York edition of the 35th GLAAD Media Awards hosted by Ross Mathews, our favorite masked country superstar Orville Peck will be honored with GLAAD’s Vito Russo Award elevating LGBTQ visibility in country music, which has seen a renaissance since the genre has introduced numerous queer people and many people of color (thanks Beyoncé!). After Oscar-winning actress and friend Jennifer
GLAADMay 04 2024
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Hamas in Cairo as Egyptian media report progress in cease-fire talks. Israel downplays the report
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A delegation of the Palestinian militant group Hamas was in Cairo on Saturday as Egyptian state media reported “noticeable progress” in ongoing while an Israeli official downplayed the prospects for a truce. Pressure has been mounting to reach a deal — Gaza’s humanitarian crisis is dramatically escalating while Israel insists it will launch an offensive into Rafah , the
Associated PressApr 22 2024
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Why Kevin McCarthy’s 'stumbling through unfortunate media appearances'
A few days after the January 6 attack on the US Capitol in 2021, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) criticized former President Donald Trump, saying he "bears responsibility for Wednesday’s attack on Congress by mob rioters." However, it didn't take long for the GOP leader — who would eventually go on to endorse a second Trump presidency — to pivot. The Washington Post reported three
AlterNetMay 03 2024
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Bystander livestreams during Charlotte standoff show an ever-growing appetite for social media video
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Saing Chhoeun was locked out of his Charlotte, North Carolina, home on Monday as law enforcement with high-powered rifles descended into his yard and garage, using a car as a shield as they were from the direction of his neighbor’s house. As bullets flew just feet away, Chhoeun took out his phone and started between officials and a man wanted for possession of a firearm
Associated Press