The New York media tried and convicted 120 suspects as gang members solely on the say-so of the NYPD and federal officials.
May 2 2016
When NYT Real Estate Stories Read Like 19th Century Colonial Dispatches
By Adam Johnson
Those reading New York Times Real Estate sections on a quiet Saturday morning aren’t expecting in-depth investigations. But the uncritical adoption of industry language has the paper of record either repeating or allowing others to repeat rather tone-deaf colonial language and tropes.
Apr 29 2016
Talking to Nike’s Knight About ‘Entrepreneurial Edge,’ Worker Abuses Are Beyond the Pale
Just a few months ago, Nike announced that it will no longer allow its factories to be monitored by the Worker Rights Consortium. Don’t look for that to be brought up in USA Today’s interview with Nike’s Phil Knight.
Apr 29 2016
Brendan DeMelle on Exxon’s Climate Cover-Up
By CounterSpin
Exxon knew decades ago that the increase in CO2 from burning fossil fuels posed a global threat. And it acted on that information–with a conscious and vigorous effort to sow uncertainty about climate science and to forestall regulation on its industry.
Apr 28 2016
‘Brazil Is One of the Most Unequal Countries in the World’
CounterSpin interview with Maria Luisa Mendonça on Brazil's president under fire
“This is not an impeachment, because there is no legal basis for the impeachment right now.”
Apr 28 2016
‘It’s Remarkable How Little Real News Comes From Saudi Arabia’
CounterSpin interview with Sheila Carapico on Obama's Saudi Arabian visit
“None of those traits that we supposedly look for in allies or even friends characterize the Saudi kingdom whatsoever.”
Apr 28 2016
Weighing Obama’s Economic Legacy–With a Thumb on the Scale
By Dean Baker
Andrew Ross Sorkin (New York Times, 4/28/16) presented a confused account of the state of the economy and economic policy under President Barack Obama. The account repeats many self-serving comments from Obama without comment and offers little useful context to readers.
Apr 27 2016
Vox’s Puff Piece on Goldman Sachs Doesn’t Reveal Goldman Sponsors Vox
By Adam Johnson
Vox’s Matthew Yglesias (4/25/16) gave a generous write-up to Goldman Sachs’ new commercial banking subsidiary, GS Bank, without noting that Goldman Sachs is a sponsor of Vox.
