A Tribute to Robert Parry: Independent Journalism at Its Best
Bob believed deeply in journalism, both as a vital force for shaping the world and as a moral imperative.
Bob believed deeply in journalism, both as a vital force for shaping the world and as a moral imperative.
“Americans distrust any ambitious change in the realm of medical care,” says the Chicago Tribune‘s Steve Chapman (9/15/17)–ignoring the polls that show majority support for single-payer. MICHAEL CORCORAN FAIR September 20, 2017 For many years, corporate media have largely ignored a single-payer system as a possible solution to the United States healthcare crises (FAIR.org, 3/6/09). This silent More
...the point is that we don’t know the truth and neither does The New York Times
...the point is that we don’t know the truth and neither does The New York Times
“Actual discussion of content, of issues that matter to Americans, is very, very rarely heard in the press. ..."
We should be demanding that interviewers in the media start calling out so-called "experts" when the experts are caught distorting the truth.
So the most consequential parts of the deal would actually undermine the free flow of goods and services by expanding some protectionist, anti-competitive policies sought by global corporations.
In this interview, Prof. Noam Chomsky talks about the Corporate Media, their institutional role and which interests they serve in society. Chomsky also touches on how activists should react when they face harsh condemnation from the Corporate Media. https://youtu.be/6fE4mAE5thg acTVism Munich Published on Feb 15, 2016 Media for the people! Bringing you the best More
The point I'm struggling to make is that democracy isn't easy. Peace isn't easy. Those who wage peace have to do so independent of global political and economic structures, and independent of much of the mainstream media.
Eliminating war does not involve eliminating anger or conflict; it involves disassembling a complex industrial institution that goes to great lengths to create wars and far greater lengths to arm others so that when they become involved in conflicts much more damage is done.