Archive - Stop the Presses

December 2024

Here Come the Oligarchs to Undermine Democracy

Self-serving, knee-bending billionaires are joining Trump's gravy train

Dec 18, 2024 •

6:37

Here’s what we WON’T do when Trump takes over

We won’t shut up and give up – we’ll stand up and power up

Dec 16, 2024 •

An IRS chief who wants to abolish the IRS

Trump is trying to protect his super-rich supporters from paying fair taxes.

Dec 12, 2024 •

6:10

Stupidest new idea in journalism: a ‘bias meter’

MAGA-friendly Los Angeles Times owner wants to make AI the ultimate editor.

Dec 9, 2024 •

The dangers of 'brain rot' in today's America

The phrase of 2024 was coined in 1854 by Thoreau, who wondered why people accept "our dullest perception."

Dec 4, 2024 •

7:16

Can journalism survive billionaires?

Public service is often an outdated notion for media oligarchs.

Dec 2, 2024 •

November 2024

Trump’s accelerating plot to steal power from Congress

ProPublica examines the right-wing effort to hijack funding authority.

Nov 27, 2024 •

6:58

We’re not helpless! Here are 10 ways to defend democracy

The right played the long game and won big this year. We can play the long game too.

Nov 25, 2024 •

While still in power, Democrats must confront Trump's plans

In a new “On-Target,” we highlight Rachel Maddow’s call to defy GOP and vet Cabinet picks.

Nov 20, 2024 •

7:28

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