At a time when journalists and news media agencies are is being harshly criticized for being too biased (to the right or left), Vice Media is standing out as a mostly impartial news reporting group helping to empower and advance the media reform movement. When journalists and media agencies are neutral and demonstrate a lack… Continue reading MEDIA REFORM – Here’s how VICE Media is helping save journalism and independent news reporting.
Category: Politics
MEDIA REFORM – CNN Interview with Dan Crenshaw is BIG Step in Right Direction Toward Restoration of Public Trust
On 5 Nov 2018, Dan Crenshaw was a guest on CNN for an interview that represents the kind of news coverage needed to restore balance and public trust. Various national U.S. media outlets have developed a reputation for reporting on news favorable to the Democratic Party, and stories critical of the Republican Party. Stories perceived… Continue reading MEDIA REFORM – CNN Interview with Dan Crenshaw is BIG Step in Right Direction Toward Restoration of Public Trust
Midterm Election 2018: And the Winner Is… Civility and Respect
Beginning in 2016 and leading up to the 2018 midterm election there have been an increasing number of calls from political and social leaders to incite citizens to confrontations and even violence. A university president and religious leader proclaimed that we need to replace all politicians with street fighters. The resulting violence from these multiple… Continue reading Midterm Election 2018: And the Winner Is… Civility and Respect
POLITICS – Amy Klobuchar Offers Advice on Successful and Effective Politics that will Best Serve the Public Interest
In this video clip Amy Klobuchar offers advice on successful and effective politics that will best serve the public interest. This is an excerpt from her appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on 5 Nov 2018. This video is being used in a non-commercial way for educational purposes and social commentary, and is… Continue reading POLITICS – Amy Klobuchar Offers Advice on Successful and Effective Politics that will Best Serve the Public Interest
PBS NewsHour: After many years in decline, homelessness is on the rise. (28 Oct 2018)
Since 2010, homelessness had been declining, but in 2017 a rise in homelessness began. By our most recent accounts there are now 554,000 homeless people in the U.S. with many of the working poor being without a place to live. They could be paid more, but paying workers more would require CEOs and stockholders to get… Continue reading PBS NewsHour: After many years in decline, homelessness is on the rise. (28 Oct 2018)
Anthony Scaramucci on The View (22 Oct 2018)
Anthony Scaramucci appeared on The View to talk about his new book Trump, The Blue-Collar President. (22 Oct 2018)
Anthony Scaramucci on the Today Show (22 Oct 2018)
Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci talks about President Trump’s ability to connect with blue-collar workers, despite his wealthy upbringing. The topic is the subject of Scaramucci’s new book, “Trump, the Blue-Collar President.” President Trump, Scaramucci tells Savannah Guthrie, “definitely has a reality distortion field around him.” (22 Oct 2018)
Anthony Scaramucci on NBC News Meet The Press with Chuck Todd (21 Oct 2018)
Anthony Scaramucci appeared on NBC News Meet The Press with Chuck Todd to talk about his new book Trump, The Blue-Collar President. (21 Oct 2018)
POLITICS – ABC Australia Interview with Steve Bannon 2.0
On 3 Sep 2018, Sarah Ferguson of ABC Australia spoke with Steve Bannon about his plans to take over the world – or at least promote a global populist revolution that supports his goals. In past interviews Bannon has seemed a bit disheveled, defensive, and critical. This has diminished his appeal and made him an… Continue reading POLITICS – ABC Australia Interview with Steve Bannon 2.0
Poverty in America – How one of the world’s wealthiest nations still struggles with economic justice.
By some measures, our economy has never been better. The stock market is at an all time high and jobless claims are at about a 49-year low. End of story, right? Well… not really. We still have millions of citizens living in poverty. More than 20 million children are unable to get adequate food. The… Continue reading Poverty in America – How one of the world’s wealthiest nations still struggles with economic justice.
“RGB” Documentary Explores Life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
With recent increased interest in the Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg is back in the news and the documentary about her is having a renewed presence in conversations. Here’s more about the film. At the age of 85, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a lengthy legal legacy while becoming an unexpected… Continue reading “RGB” Documentary Explores Life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
“Dark Money” PBS Democracy Documentary About Impact of Secret Donors
Dark Money examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials. For a limited time you can watch the documentary on the PBS website. It’s also available on YouTube for rent or purchase. The film has a 94% positive rating on Rotten… Continue reading “Dark Money” PBS Democracy Documentary About Impact of Secret Donors