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Please, media, don’t turn the war into entertainment
8 things for journalists to keep in mind as they cover Trump’s military moves
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Mark Jacob
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National media yawn when millions protest peacefully
Journalists gravitate toward conflict, but civilized engagement matters too.
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Mark Jacob
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When telling the truth is a fireable offense
ABC dumped correspondent Terry Moran, pleasing the “world-class haters” in the Trump regime
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Mark Jacob
10
8:25
On Trump’s birthday, tell him: ‘No Kings’
Major peaceful protests are planned across the country on Saturday, June 14.
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Mark Jacob
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Defeat Trump by concentrating on consequences
AP breaks the partisan frame by focusing on Trump policies, not Trump himself.
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Mark Jacob
30

May 2025

What do you call a blatant lie? It’s a ‘Lutnick’
Trump’s Commerce secretary showers us with snake oil.
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Mark Jacob
15
Bribes, lies, and cruelty
On-Target spotlights six stories that exemplify the Trump regime's corruption and criminality
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Mark Jacob
9
14:27
MAGA is the ventriloquist, some media are the dummies
Words come out of Republicans’ mouths and go into news reports unfiltered.
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Mark Jacob
20
One of Trump’s few talents: media manipulation
The White House hype machine ran hot over the weekend.
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Mark Jacob
15
The Trump family monetizes the presidency
Foreign real estate deals and cryptocurrency are opportunities for influence peddling.
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Mark Jacob
11
6:02
News outlets over-rely on the phrase ‘critics say,’ this critic says
Journalists do a disservice to the public when they’re afraid to state facts.
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Mark Jacob
18

April 2025

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