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Can David Brooks Stop Lying?

Article Dean Baker’s Beat the Press

Can David Brooks Stop Lying?

The NY Times columnist wants people to stop lying about Obama. But why is he telling lies about trade policies and manufacturing jobs?

By Dean Baker

Conflicts of Interest and Sovereignty at Stake: The Ecuador-Canada FTA

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Conflicts of Interest and Sovereignty at Stake: The Ecuador-Canada FTA

Ecuador and Canada recently finalized negotiations for a free trade agreement, which is set to boost mining. However, the deal raises concerns over a conflict of interest, as Ecuadorian President Noboa’s family holds a stake in a Canadian mining company. The agreement also grants Canadian companies the ability to sue Ecuador in international tribunals.

Ecuador's president-elect Daniel Noboa adjusts his suit on arrival at Carondelet palace, in Quito, for a meeting with Ecuadorean outgoing President Guillermo Lasso, on October 17, 2023. Pitfalls of Investor-State Dispute Settlements Designed to Favor Corporations (Photo by Galo Paguay / AFP) (Photo by GALO PAGUAY/AFP via Getty Images)
A Quick Note on Trade and Inequality

Article Dean Baker’s Beat the Press

A Quick Note on Trade and Inequality

Oren Cass touts Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs in the NY Times. Here’s what he gets wrong about “free trade,” and what we need to get right to understand our future.

By Dean Baker

A large cargo ship docked at a port is loaded with colorful shipping containers ready for trade. Cranes and machinery are visible in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
No More Special Privileges for Social Media Giants: Reform Section 230

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No More Special Privileges for Social Media Giants: Reform Section 230

When Fox News aired former President Donald Trump and his supporters falsely claiming that Dominion voting machines stole the election for President Joe Biden, it was sued for defamation. This is because print and broadcast media can be held liable, not just for the content they generate themselves but also for any defamatory material produced by third parties that they carry to a larger audience.

By Dean Baker