• Inside the fight to overcome America's dangerous right-wing media machine

    Vladimir Putin understands better than Democrats and Democratic donors how to seize control of a nation. And Democrats damn well better learn the lesson, and fast. Forget about the economy and even abortion: it’s the media, stupid! When Putin wanted the Central African Republic (CAR) to give him multiple gold and mineral mines in that resource-rich country, the first thing his agent, Yevgeny Prigozhin, did was to buy a radio station and start running propaganda about the benefits of the CAR...

  • Facing Right-Wing Revolt Over Foreign Aid Plan, Johnson Says He Won't Resign

    Yuval RosenbergApril 16, 2024House Speaker Mike Johnson insisted Tuesday that he will not give up his gavel after a second member of his

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    Right-wing blog Gateway Pundit files for bankruptcy amid 2020 election conspiracy lawsuits

    The Gateway Pundit, a far-right blog that has frequently peddled political misinformation, has filed for bankruptcy, citing the lawsuits it faces over its conspiracy-fueled coverage of the 2020 presidential election. In a statement Wednesday, founder Jim Hoft blamed “progressive liberal lawfare attacks against our media outlet” and said that the decision to seek Chapter 11 protection “is not an admission of fault or culpability,” but rather is intended to “consolidate this lawfare in one court...

  • 'Who put Marjorie Taylor Greene in charge?' Conservative media sours on far-right rep

    Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) is making herself almost as universally reviled by her fellow Republicans as she is by Democrats.Conservative publications and websites are starting to turn on Greene, according to journalist Molly Jong-Fast. In her latest column for MSNBC, Jong-Fast observed that the Georgia Republican was roundly criticized by Fox News and the New York Post (both of which are owned by billionaire Rupert Murdoch). Even far-right outlets are frustrated with Greene's...

  • Only 1,500 cyclists on EDSA daily, says MMDA. Another bike count says it's more like 7,000.

    Rappler finds that the figure often used by MMDA chief Romando Artes to justify reducing the size of bike lanes is a partial figure belied by other more comprehensive EDSA bike counts

  • The Right-Wing Mediapocalypse

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  • The Shady Side Of Candace Owens

    While she's carved out a niche in conservative corridors, Candace Owens has found herself persona non grata in numerous circles due to her shady antics.

  • Right Wing Bonus Tracks: Tough

    Sean Feucht says that “we are living in the last days”: “These are the end times we’re living in the midst of it.” Mark Meckler of Convention of States and Rick Green of Patriot Academy and WallBuilders are teaming up for a series of events to explain the “pivotal role the Wild West can […]

  • Right Wing Bonus Tracks: Angels In The Courthouse

    MAGA pastor Shane Vaughn held an impromptu prayer session in his car yesterday to ask God to send angels into the Supreme Court to give former President Donald Trump a victory in his presidential immunity case. Christian nationalist Lance Wallnau told the audience gathered for this “Courage Tour” that they cannot trust anyone but God […]

  • Conservation slowing biodiversity loss, scientists say

    A first-of-its-kind study shows conservation is worth investing in, researchers say.

  • Right Wing Bonus Tracks: A Very, Very Good Man

    Dave Hayes, who repeatedly predicted that the military would take over the country and put former President Donald Trump back in office, is now warning that the Biden administration is trying to impose martial law. Anti-LGBTQ activist John Stemberger has been named president of Liberty Counsel Action and will also serve as senior counsel of […]

  • Right Wing Round-Up: Listen All Y'all, It's A Sabotage

    Sarah Posner @ MSNBC: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s attempts to out-Jesus Mike Johnson aren’t going to work As Speaker Mike Johnson attempts to shepherd a package of foreign aid bills, including one with vital aid for Ukraine, through the House of Representatives, all eyes are on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s threat to oust him. So far, […]