DARE: ‘Bigger than Watergate’: Trump Joins Push by Allies to Expose Role of an FBI Source
White House allies wage campaign to discredit Russia investigation on first anniversary of Robert Mueller III’s appointment as special counsel. Trump uses "animals" in discussion of immigrants, and debate… More
DARE: U.S. Falls to 45th on Press Freedom Index, Trump Labeled ‘Media-Bashing Enthusiast’
A 2018 World Press Freedom Index ranks the United States at 45th, down two places from 2017, and outlines growing antipathy to the press and its part as an… More
DARE: The Supreme Court Is about to Weigh in on Trump’s Muslim Ban
Supreme Court prepares to weigh in on constitutionality of the Trump Muslim Ban. Pending European data privacy rules may end up playing into the hands of Google and Facebook.… More
DARE: How America’s Largest Local TV Owner Turned Its News Anchors Into Soldiers In Trump’s War On The Media
The country’s largest broadcaster, Sinclair Broadcast Group, with nearly 200 local TV stations and seeking FCC approval for a deal to gain many more, forces it news anchors across… More
DARE: Judge to Trump: Muting, not blocking followers, may end suit
Federal judge suggests muting, not blocking critics to Trump on Twitter in response to a First Amendment lawsuit. More
DARE: Billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong Reaches Deal to Buy L.A. Times and San Diego Union-Tribune
Amid turmoil and a unionization drive, the Los Angeles Times is sold to a billionaire physician who voices dedication to the mission of great journalism. US Environmental Protection Agency… More
DARE: Trump’s FCC Paves Way for Media Consolidation
The vote marks the latest in a series of controversial moves from the FCC under Pai. The agency is also looking to roll back net neutrality protections, and endorsed… More
DARE: House Intelligence Committee Releases Incendiary Russian Social Media Ads
House Intelligence Committee releases some of the many ads Russia placed in order to shape attitudes and sow divisions during the U.S. election campaign. NPR puts its own CEO in… More
DARE: The Weinstein ripple effect: Famous men accused of sexual harassment and assault
For nearly three decades, Harvey Weinstein faced allegations of sexual harassment and unwanted physical contact. More than 40 women have publicly accused Weinstein of abuse. More
Epidemic of “Fake News” Poses Looming Threat to Free Expression, PEN America Report Warns
Warning that the spread of "fake news" is reaching a crisis point, PEN America today released Faking News: Fraudulent News and the Fight for Truth. The comprehensive, 100+-page report evaluates… More
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