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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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Media and Democracy Project
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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Media and Democracy Project
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Brian Hansbury
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Milo
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How news organizations are (or are not) covering the growing — and vital — pro-democracy movement. The good, the bad and the ugly.
The New York Times leadership still minimizes the battle of fascism vs. democracy. Some local outlets are doing a better job. Plus a tragic lack of…
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Media and Democracy Project
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Our MAD "Hero of the Month": The Associated Press. + Actions you can take to support the AP.
The AP stands up for reality, press freedom, and democracy in resisting the White House assault on the First Amendment.
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Media and Democracy Project
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Wow! More than 500 people watched a film about local journalism with us!
People care about local journalism and democracy more than ever.
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Randy Atkins
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Local news outlets show the New York Times how to cover the growing pro-democracy movement.
The NYTimes leadership is still indifferent to democracy. Just look at its front page.
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Media and Democracy Project
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March 2025

VIDEO: Information War Report - March 2025
Bezos steers the Washington Post towards his oligarch agenda. Gavin Newsom platforms extremists. And what's missing from front page coverage. All that…
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Media and Democracy Project
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Brian Hansbury
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Milo
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EVENT: March 29th Zoom Screening of "Stripped For Parts: American Journalism On The Brink"
Join us to watch the film and stay for a discussion with Director Rick Goldsmith!
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Randy Atkins
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MAD Appeals Dismissal of FOX Broadcast License Challenge
FCC Wrongly Dismissed FOX License Challenge, Ignoring Key Legal and Character Standards
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Media and Democracy Project
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February 2025

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