Category Archives: media

Creeping Authoritarianism

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

Creeping authoritarianism….Russia, Hungary, Poland and other authoritarian-type governments are taking control of media, the judiciary, and other institutions that threaten their autocracy. Could it happen here? Think of Gov. DeSantis of Florida trying to take over the educational system in … Continue reading →

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Should you trust media bias charts?

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

These controversial charts claim to show the political lean and credibility of news organizations. Here’s what you need to know about them. By Jake Sheridan/ Pointer.org/ November 2,2021 Impartial journalism is an impossible ideal. That is, at least, according to … Continue reading →

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A Media Ceiling is about to Fall In On Democrats

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

Wealthy partisans aligned with the GOP are going for that Hispanic vote in a big, big way. They intend to use the same tools that have turned state after state reliably red since the 1980s: radio & TV By Thom … Continue reading →

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BRACE YOURSELF–FASCISM IS COMING TO AMERICA

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Arlen Grossman

BY ARLEN GROSSMAN Published as a “trending story” in dailykoz.com, October 25, 2022 https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2131047/editwith over 135 comments. Published at opednews.com, October 27, 2022 (headline) Americans know very little about fascism. Most of us aren’t familiar with this dystopian form of … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Chevron (I think)

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Arlen Grossman

Here is the backstory for this “Chevron ad”…….. FREE DANZINGER Arlen, I am so happy to connect again and so deeply grateful for your support. I write to update you on an astounding development in the media world. A new commercial … Continue reading →

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Verizon, Newsmax Partner Up

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Arlen Grossman

Newsmax inks multiyear deal with Verizon By Dominick Mastrangelo Wed, July 27, 2022, Conservative cable channel Newsmax has signed a new multiyear agreement with distributor Verizon, the two parties announced on Wednesday. The new agreement will retain Newsmax’s broad distribution … Continue reading →

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CARL SAGAN KNEW WHAT WAS COMING

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Arlen Grossman

“Science is more than a body of knowledge; it is a way of thinking. I have a foreboding of an America in my children’s or grandchildren’s time – when the United States is a service and information economy; when nearly … Continue reading →

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PUTIN’S GREATEST VICTORY

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman/ Published in Daily Kos/ June 5, 2022 One reason Russian President Vladimir Putin felt confident he could swiftly conquer Ukraine could be because of his success accomplishing his goals in the United States. By assisting Donald Trump … Continue reading →

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Fox News: A Whole Different Reality

Posted on December 28, 2021 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman/OpedNews.com/December 22, 2021 One day I decided to do an experiment. I had been watching the news on MSNBC and CNN recently, and one Tuesday morning I found it especially fascinating. I admit it, one reason I liked … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of Garbage….

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Arlen Grossman
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