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Now That America Elected a Dictator: What Can We Expect?
A Guide to the Worst Case Scenario
Published on Unmasking Russia • 
Why Does No One Understand the Real Reason Trump Won?
We are highlighting an article by Michael Tomasky which asks an urgent question
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Jonathan Reiss
Trump’s re-election was made possible by the media oligarchs Rupert Murdoch and Elon Musk
Join us via Zoom for a SPECIAL EVENT about how owners of media outlets can manipulate voters to advance their own agendas.
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Media and Democracy Project
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How Is This Thing Close? Media Ownership By A Wealthy Few Is Terrible For Democracy
When just a few billionaires and right-wing corporations control our most visible media, national journalism serves not the public, but narrow business…
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October 2024

Our Conversation with Malcolm Turnbull on “Rupert Murdoch’s War on Democracy and Climate” - VIDEO
Former Australian Prime Minister shared his insights on Rupert Murdoch and the NewsCorp media empire. Video, highlights and action steps!
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Milo
WARNING: Project 2025: Mandate for Leadership Weaponizes the First Amendment
Radical document lays out a plan to subvert Americans’ freedoms.
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Jonathan Reiss
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Newsrooms Must Become Partisans For Democracy
National news desks need to forcefully denounce fascist lies while standing up for democratic values.
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Brian Hansbury
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Corporate Media Is Doing A Bad Job, Here's How To Find Alternatives
In the movement to replace our commercialized system for informing the public, your media choices can make a big difference
Published on Public Enlightenment • 
SPECIAL EVENT: Rupert Murdoch’s Global War on Democracy and Climate
Join us on Wednesday, October 16 at 8pm ET for a lively conversation and Q&A with Malcolm Turnbull, the former Prime Minister of Australia.
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Media and Democracy Project
The American News Media Is Derelict In Its Duty To Warn Voters That Trump Is A Fascist
Bonnie Fuller writes the blog Your Body Your Choice and is a contributing writer to Courier Newsroom and Ms.
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Bonnie Fuller
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September 2024

People are so fed up with The New York Times’ sanewashing of Trump they are protesting, pleading with employees on 8th Avenue
Good News, Bad News: September, 26 2024. With 40 days left until Election Day we need political coverage that uplifts and defends democracy.
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Brian Hansbury
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‘A Threat To Democracy’: Criticism Explodes As Mainstream Media Pretend They Provide Pro-Democracy Election Coverage
Good News, Bad News: September, 20 2024. With 46 days left until Election Day we need political coverage that uplifts and defends democracy.
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Brian Hansbury
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