From Golden Boy to “Deflated:” The Media Trajectory of Juan Guaido

While the U.S. contends that “all options are on the table,” the media is starting to take notice of Guaido’s repeated failures.

Alexander Rubinstein
By Alexander Rubinstein
Venezuela | Juan Guaido

CARACAS, VENEZUELA -- At first, Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido was characterized by the mainstream media as the eighth wonder of the world. But now, after his failed military revolt, it seems ‘Coupbama’ (as Guaido is known) is being treated more harshly by the press. In the immediate aftermath of the attempted military coup, the

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Missile Defense Will Protect You From North Korea, Say USA Today’s Missile Defense-Funded Sources

On the “US missile defense plans,” USA Today does have sources—mostly sources with a direct financial connection to the US missile defense program.

Jim Naureckas
By Jim Naureckas
USA Today (7/17/17) presents a few words from the missile defense industry.

“US Missile Defense Plans to Zap North Korean Threats” was the headline of a USA Today story —or “US Racing to Quash N. Korean Nuke Threat,” in the print edition. Strikingly, the piece contains no sources at all substantiating the “N. Korean nuke threat”: “North Korea’s rapid march to develop a nuclear-armed ballistic missile capable of striking

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Media Analysis Reveals Fox News Only Tells The Truth 22% Of The Time

Analysis of recent statements made by Fox News anchors and journalists shows that the conservative news network is determined to stoke fears about refugees and gun control laws.

Kit O'Connell
By Kit O'Connell

NEW YORK --- Less than half the “facts” broadcast on Fox News are even partially true, according to an ongoing analysis by an independent fact-checking project. Some recent lies told by on-air personalities and guests seem designed to stoke fears over the safety of refugees living in the United States and to spread untruths about American

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Jewish Voice For Peace Helps New Yorkers Imagine A More Balanced New York Times

Stories from the activist group’s fake edition of the Times included a Palestinian village awarded the Nobel Peace Prize and Congress debating aid to Israel.

Kit O'Connell
By Kit O'Connell

NEW YORK --- Big Apple commuters may have been a bit bewildered by the headlines in their morning copies of The New York Times on Tuesday. The New York chapter of Jewish Voice For Peace, a progressive Jewish group opposed to Israel’s occupation and oppression of Palestinians, collaborated with local group Jews Say No! to create a parody edition

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