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Our MAD "Hero of the Month": Scott Pelley defender of Journalism and Democracy
American democracy and journalism need more heroes. Our Media and Democracy Project hero for June is Scott Pelley. Included in this post are actions to…
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"No Kings" Coverage. Local news outlets continue to outperform the New York Times, Washington Post and Wall Street Journal on covering the…
The New York Times, Washington Post and WSJ leadership continue to downplay mass demonstrations. Editors of smaller outlets do a much better job…
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Support journalism that is independent and honest
Here is how to become a savvy news consumer
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[VIDEO] A conversation with Pulitzer Prize winner Ann Telnaes + ACTIONS
Ann Telnaes joined the Media and Democracy Project for an enlightening and inspiring conversation. Below are actions you can take in support of…
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May 2025

The world recognizes Trump's racism, while U.S. media rarely call it out
The appalling Oval Office propaganda stunt inflicted on South African President Cyril Ramaphosa by Donald Trump on May 21, 2025 was whitewashed of its…
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Kat O'Brien
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JOIN US! A conversation with Ann Telnaes 2025 Pulitzer Prize winner.
SPECIAL EVENT: We are excited to hear Ms. Telnaes' insights into the important role cartoonists can play in democracies, and how we can support their…
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America's democracy is under attack! News orgs: Act accordingly!
American institutions, including the Fourth Estate, need to band together in defense of democracy
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Jonathan Reiss
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How New York's Local Journalism Uplifts Communities and Boosts Democracy
Local journalism is essential to community health and democractic participation.
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Natalia Poma
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Fourth Estate Dereliction of Duty: Influential Newspaper Editors Normalize President Trump’s Refusal To Affirm His Oath To Defend the…
New York Times, Washington Post & Wall Street Journal editors did not make Trump’s “I don’t know” interview a front page story. Several local editors…
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April 2025

Our MAD "Hero of the Month": Bob McChesney in memoriam +VIDEO
America lost a brilliant and fierce advocate for a better-informed, stronger, and healthier democracy. No one has had a bigger impact on our community…
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Take Action for Press Freedom
MAD signed an open letter in support of press freedom. You can too.
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Jonathan Reiss
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VIDEO: Information War Report - April 2025
MSM fails to cover pro-democracy protests with necessary prominence. Brendan Carr makes his loyalties clear. And are they concentration camps? All that…
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Brian Hansbury
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