In the first half of the twentieth century, radical bookstores took many forms and often served as part of larger, multichannel campaigns. Nazis, as well as Communists and Socialists, organized festivals and parades, dances and concerts, and schools and camps to disseminate critiques of American... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2024-08-21 08:56:24 UTC ]
When did the term “fake news” begin to permeate everyday conversation? In an informal poll of friends and colleagues, almost everyone said, “sometime in 2016.” And when asked, “how do you distinguish between real and fake news?” the entire group answered the same way: they check reliable news... Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2019-09-20 17:16:34 UTC ]
In his new book, the acclaimed author of 'The Master Switch: The Rise and Fall of Information Empires,' explains why a return to trust-busting is essential for American democracy. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
While invective about the state of American democracy has reached a fever pitch on social media, several government feeds themselves have gone quiet on the first day of the federal shutdown.Agencies including FEMA, the National Park Service and NASA have stated on their Facebook, Twitter and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Advertising Age | 2013-10-02 00:00:00 UTC ]