Coronavirus Outbreak Triggers Fears of Global Recession

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Mar 9, 2020 As the virus death toll mounts and markets head for their worst day since the crash of 2008, analysts admit there is "genuine panic." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Democrats Have Found Their Own Autocrat

Conor Lynch / Truthdig Feb 19, 2020 His brand of authoritarianism may be more palatable, but Michael Bloomberg is no less contemptuous of democracy than Donald Trump. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Antarctica Temperatures Trigger Fear of Rapid Ice Melt

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Feb 7, 2020 Climate scientists sound the alarm after the peninsula's thermostat climbs to 64.9 degrees—a record high since recording began in 1961. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

U.N. Report Paints a Harrowing Portrait of the Planet’s Future

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Sep 25, 2019 The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change calls for "unprecedented transitions in all aspects of society" to sustain life on earth. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Corporate Media Are Downplaying Resistance to Brazil’s Far-Right Leader

Brian Mier / FAIR Aug 18, 2019 Major international newspapers' failure to report on Brazilian protests in 211 cities against Jair Bolsonaro’s policies point at a wider issue. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Appalling Numbers Behind America’s CEO Pay

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Aug 15, 2019 A new study finds that compensation for top executives has climbed 1,000% since 1978 while wages have remained virtually flat. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Is The New York Times in the Tank for Pete Buttigieg?

Jim Naureckas / FAIR Jul 3, 2019 A new report on the South Bend mayor's $24.8 million haul this quarter conveniently overlooks his lackluster support among small donors. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

The Mainstream Media Is Marching Us Into War With Iran

Jake Johnson and Jon Queally / Common Dreams Jun 14, 2019 Following alleged attacks in the Gulf of Oman, the political press appears unwilling to challenge the Trump administration's narrative. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Jared Kushner Is Abusing His Office in ‘Plain Sight’

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Jun 10, 2019 A new report finds a real estate firm co-founded by the president's son-in-law has banked $90 million in overseas capital since 2017. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Climate Change Threatens Societal Collapse Within Decades: Report

Eoin Higgins / Common Dreams Jun 5, 2019 According to Breakthrough National Centre for Climate Restoration, extreme weather could result in a complete societal breakdown by 2050. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Facebook Co-Founder Calls for Social Media Giant to Be Broken Up

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams May 10, 2019 In an op-ed for The New York Times, Chris Hughes denounces Mark Zuckerberg's level of influence as "unprecedented and un-American." Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Julian Assange and the Criminalization of Journalism

Marjorie Cohn / Truthout Apr 14, 2019 The WikiLeaks founder's arrest will have serious repercussions for the media. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )