How to Understand the Rage Economy
In “Postjournalism,” media ecologist Andrey Mir analyzes the way the news economy shapes our perceptions of reality.
Politics
Gulf Ambassador Yelled at Member of Congress Pushing to End Yemen War
UAE Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba’s posture toward Rep. Ro Khanna reflects the evolving nature of the world’s governing elite.
Adam Schiff’s Tough-On-Crime Background Complicates His Push to Be California AG
Dozens of racial and criminal justice groups wrote an open letter to California Gov. Gavin Newsom opposing a possible Schiff appointment.
Voices
The Biden Administration's Continued Push for Julian Assange's Extradition Is Bad News for Journalism
A successful prosecution of the WikiLeaks founder could empower the government to go after journalists for publishing classified information.
Former FBI Officials Tapped for Amazon's Growing Security Apparatus
As Amazon faces antitrust scrutiny, counterfeiting, and worker activism, the company is staffing up with former FBI agents focused on security and intelligence gathering.
Amazon Hired Koch-Backed Anti-Union Consultant to Fight Alabama Warehouse Organizing
The head of the Center for Independent Employees is paid $3,200 per day to thwart what could become Amazon's first unionized facility in the U.S.
How the Trump Era Encouraged Publicly Funded Discrimination in Adoption and Foster Care
The Biden administration can block a Trump rule codifying legal discrimination using federal funds, but 11 state-level measures remain intact.
Was Election Denial Just a Get-Rich-Quick Scheme? Donors’ Lawsuits Look for Answers.
Widespread voter fraud is a fake problem, but some conservative donors say they’re getting scammed out of real money.
Dem Senator Warns: If the Party Wants to Lose Georgia, Break the Promise Made in the Runoff
Sen. Jeff Merkley said he would advise President Joe Biden that further targeting the stimulus checks "is not the place to compromise."
What the Far-Right Fascination With Pinochet's Death Squads Should Tell Us
When Trumpists use images of the “Hoppean Snake,” offering “free helicopter rides,” they’re advocating a program of extermination.