Media
Religion in Politics: Does Anyone Really Believe Obama, Clinton and McCain Are Particularly Devout?
Michael Russnow | Posted 04.16.2008 | Politics
The candidates' pronouncements seem designed to appeal to a mass audience of believers rather than actually provide an indicative revelation of the devout convictions they presume to uphold.
Pamela Anderson, One Woman Brand, Reads Unmarketable by Anne Elizabeth Moore
Jennifer L. Pozner | Posted 04.15.2008 | Media
Let Pammy read and lay off the slut jokes, why don'tcha?
50-Year-Old Virgin Wants to Screw the Internet
Timothy Karr | Posted 04.15.2008 | Media
Billionaire Richard Branson needs to call one of his boys out to the woodshed: his top man at Virgin Media stated his plans to undermine the basic freedoms upon which the Internet was built.
"They're Not Talking To You"
Earl Pomerantz | Posted 04.14.2008 | Living
Thinking about my Uncle Grumpy's tirade against cable news last week reminded me of Ann Coulter, and the way she makes a living. In this country, it'...
At Compassion Forum, Guest Questioners Outshine Media Pros
HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 04.14.2008 | Politics
One couldn't be blamed for taking a pass on watching CNN's latest candidate face-off event, its so-called "Compassion Forum," which was broadcast last...
Stop "Old" Jokes Now!
Tom D'Antoni | Posted 04.14.2008 | Media
There are many reasons to dislike John McCain. His age is not one of them.
'Crushed,' the U.S. Soldier Wrote -- and Then He Was Dead
Greg Mitchell | Posted 04.13.2008 | Politics
Word emerged yesterday of another mysterious, non-hostile fatality in Iraq. His name is Jeremiah Hughes.
The Great Ice Age of 2008 is finally over -- next stop Venus!
Joseph Romm | Posted 04.13.2008 | Home
A top scientist at NASA just emailed me the breaking news: "The ice age expired!" Even more shocking -- the rate of warming this year has been just ...
Pushing Clinton: CNN's Push Poll on Obama's Remarks
Tom D'Antoni | Posted 04.12.2008 | Media
It says "his elitist," not "an elitist" attitude as though his statements were proof of something that already existed, but was, perhaps doubtful. Viewers, why don't you validate that for us here in Atlanta!
What a Story! Candidate Personally Receives Hundreds of Thousands From Foreign Sources, Private Interests
RJ Eskow | Posted 04.10.2008 | Politics
The story of the Clinton family's income has received much less play in the media than the money her subordinates received from the same sources.
Premature Ejaculation: 5 years Ago, Bush -- and the Media -- Celebrated Fall of Baghdad
Greg Mitchell | Posted 04.10.2008 | Politics
Five years ago today the U.S. media and administration officials who plotted the invasion of Iraq celebrated the fall of Baghdad while expressing few ...
Who Can You Trust Reporting on a Closed Country?
Omid Memarian | Posted 04.10.2008 | Media
Journalists' very limited access to Iran has produced a series of myths about a country at the core of international concerns.
AP Photographer Ordered Released in Iraq -- After Two Years
Greg Mitchell | Posted 04.09.2008 | Politics
His release would be a blow to right-wing bloggers who have long labeled him a terrorist supporter or sympathizer -- and the U.S. may indeed try to block his release.
The Matrix Awards
Ariane de Bonvoisin | Posted 04.08.2008 | Media
I was struck by how these women in media have seen, faced and stood up for in each of their industries by doing things they'd never tried before and going beyond their comfort zone.
'Surge' Protectors: The Media's 2nd Greatest Failure
Greg Mitchell | Posted 04.07.2008 | Media
With Petraeus due to testify before Congress on Tuesday, it is worth pointing out that the media, just as in the run-up to the war, is complicit in the "surge" debacle.
Experienced Reporters Unwanted
Leslie Griffith | Posted 04.07.2008 | Media
Your local news has the money to buy a helicopter and install expensive high definition, but not the money to hire experienced investigative reporters to help protect your community?
Reading The Pictures: General Love
Michael Shaw | Posted 04.07.2008 | Media
In a brilliant slide show, the Times produced a series of photos of military rock-stars through modern U.S. history captured at their telegenic best.
What I Told Bill Moyers About Iraq 5 Years Ago -- As 'Victory' Neared
Greg Mitchell | Posted 04.05.2008 | Politics
The interview would conclude with Bill Moyers asking, "Do you have a sense that when the battle is over, this story's only begun?" I answered, "We're only at the beginning." Unfortunately, I was proven correct.
Congress: A Reporter's Privilege Would Not Exempt Judy Miller From Testifying. Would It Exempt James Risen?
David Fiderer | Posted 04.04.2008 | Media
In February, Risen was subpoenaed to appear before a Federal grand jury in Alexandria, Va. to divulge the source of information for a chapter in his book State of War.
The New Assassins Don't Use Guns
RJ Eskow | Posted 04.04.2008 | Politics
A new form of political murder has taken its place -- character assassination. Over the last two decades, the Right has learned how to destroy its enemies without leaving a body.
5 Years Ago: When the Pentagon and Media Lied About Jessica Lynch Rescue
Greg Mitchell | Posted 04.04.2008 | Media
The "Jessica Lynch" scandal later got mixed up in the "Jayson Blair" scandal when it turned out he had lied about certain aspects of his "coverage" of that episode.
Coincidence of Martin Luther King and Imus Anniversaries Brings Surprisingly Bitter Thoughts About Media
Eric Deggans | Posted 04.04.2008 | Politics
The continuing battle over issues like the words of Rev. Jeremiah Wright suggests to me that our soundbite-focused media culture isn't well suited to the serious, complex debate we need to have on race in America.
Did NYT Publisher Overturn His Board -- To Force Hillary Endorsement?
Greg Mitchell | Posted 04.03.2008 | Media
The rumors have escalated for weeks. Tantalizing, but is there any truth to it?
Reading The Pictures: Prompting A Look At The Early McNasty
Michael Shaw | Posted 04.03.2008 | Media
I can't recall such a revealing shot of a teleprompter. It draws attention to how impersonal and highly-scripted McCain's self-described biographical tour has turned out to be.
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PORTERVILLE, Calif. — National forests and parks _ long popular...
Michael Shaw | Posted 04.17.2008 | Media