Dan McQuade, a Catalyst in Cosby’s Downfall, Dies at 43
His viral video of the comedian Hannibal Buress calling Bill Cosby a rapist helped spur broader coverage of sexual-assault accusations against a once-beloved entertainer.
The New York Times > MediaTucker Carlson’s Corrosive Bad Faith
To triumph in the modern Republican Party, you need to be able to wrench your soul into alignment with your ambition.
The New York Times > MediaSocial Media Working to Protect ICE Clampdown in Minneapolis
We have a social media oligarchy that is now working directly in the interests of the Trump administration’s national police state.
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Murdoch and News Corp Take on the West Coast with The California Post
The expansion of the Murdoch tabloid from its New York roots to the West Coast is the latest sign of the outlet’s national ambitions.
The New York Times > MediaInside the challenges faced by journalists covering Iran’s protests
Reporting on Iran’s anti-government protests comes with extraordinary risks and obstacles.
The Conversation > Journalism
Amazon’s $35 Million ‘Melania’ Promotion Has Critics Questioning Its Motives
The tech giant is spending $35 million to promote its film about the first lady, far more than is typical for documentaries.
The New York Times > Advertising and MarketingSocial media is boosting mental health disorders and suicidal thoughts among teens, particularly in girls
Tik Tok, Instagram, Youtube… Social Media is driving offline disorders among teenagers, suggests a large-scale report by French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (Anses).
The Conversation > Social Media
WaPo So Worried About Deficit It Wants to Increase Pentagon Budget by Half
Three days after its editorial fretting about the deficit, the Washington Post applauded Trump’s proposal to increase military spending by 50%.
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