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Mainstream Media an Extension of Imperial Power

Dennis J. Bernstein and Randy Credico / Consortiumnews Jan 25, 2018 Deep-rooted problems have created a difficult landscape for ethical journalism. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Thought Police for the 21st Century

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Jan 21, 2018 Google, Facebook and other companies are “protecting” us by imposing a censorship that drains the remaining blood of democracy and free expression. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

RT America Torched in Witch Hunt ’17

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Nov 12, 2017 Because it had the gall to give airtime to critics of imperialism and U.S. policy, the broadcaster has been forced to register as a foreign agent. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

What Would the Black Panthers Think of Black Lives Matter?

Paul Street / Truthdig Oct 29, 2017 The 21st-century activist group is not as radical or grass-roots as it appears, and the revolution will not be paid for by the Ford Foundation. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

The Silencing of Dissent

Chris Hedges and Mr. Fish / Truthdig Sep 17, 2017 Now that the ideology of global capitalism has been discredited, the ruling elites are turning to blacklists, internet censorship and charges of “fake news” to shut down their critics. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

Mainstream Groupthink and Artificial Intelligence Could Stifle Dissent in an Orwellian Future

By Robert Parry / Consortium News Jul 31, 2017 Since the election, some U.S. media and tech companies are using "fake news" hysteria to establish a Ministry of Truth. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )