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Why Can’t the New York Times Get Basic Numbers on Trade Right?
The New York Times presents faulty numbers on the trade deficit — continuing a pattern of misreporting on the Biden-Harris economy.
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Hey, Owning a Huge Social Media Platform Gives You Massive Political Power. Who Knew?
Billionaires like Elon Musk can use political donations to shape elections — but their day-to-day control over social media platforms gives them even more power. There are some ways we could rein this in.
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Ezra Klein, David Shor and Elite Excuses: The Hermetically Sealed TikTok Influencer
Ezra Klein offers some ideas about why Democrats are not reaching voters who don’t closely follow politics. But does his argument make any sense?
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Can We Have Media That Inform People?
Since people are genuinely confused by the word ‘tariff,’ wouldn’t it be more helpful for reporters to use terms that are less likely to be misunderstood?
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Failed Elites, Elon Musk, and Lies the Media Tell You
Actually, it was not at all surprising that Elon Musk used X/Twitter to further a political agenda.
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The Starving Hordes on Twitter, Yes the Economy Matters
Uncover the factors behind Harris’s defeat in the election. Explore the connection between public perception of the economy and electoral success.
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Nonsense on Deflation that the Media Tell You
The truth about deflation: Learn why crossing into mild deflation doesn’t necessarily spell disaster for the economy.
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Ownership of Facebook and Twitter is a Big Deal, Who Would Have Known?
Understanding the concept of social media ownership and its implications. Discover how it affects individuals, businesses, and society as a whole.
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Imagine a News Media That Saw Its Role as Informing Its Audience
Why Doesn’t the Media Try to Inform Their Audience? Progressives have their backs against the wall. Is there a way forward?
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Fixing the Media and Campaign Spending by the Rich
Explore the issue of media spending by the rich and its impact on democracy. Discover potential strategies for addressing this problem.
