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Znet Article Solomon: George Will's Ethics

Znet Article, January, 02 2004 Norman Solomon
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We can argue about George Will's political views. But there's no need to debate his professional ethics. Late December brought to light a pair of self-inflicted wounds to the famous columnist's ethical pretensions. He broke an elementary rule of ...

Znet Article Solomon: The Unpardonable Lenny Bruce

Znet Article, December, 26 2003 Norman Solomon
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No doubt Lenny Bruce would have laughed with at least a tinge of bitterness if -- like millions of Americans -- he picked up a newspaper the day before Christmas 2003 and read that he'd been "pardoned" by the governor of New York for an obscenity ...

Znet Article Solomon: Breakthrough and Peril for the Green Party

Znet Article, December, 11 2003 Norman Solomon
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Up against the campaign of a wealthy businessman who outspent him nearly 10-to-1, a strong progressive candidate nearly won the runoff election last Tuesday to become this city’s mayor. Some national news stories depicted ...

Commentary Solomon: Media Clash in Brazil: A Distant Mirror

Commentary, December, 03 2003 Norman Solomon
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RIO DE JANEIRO -- After a quarter-century of intensive grassroots organizing and a victorious presidential campaign a year ago, Brazilian social movements are in a strong position as they push the left-wing Workers Party government to fulfill its ...

Znet Article Solomon: Pew Poll on

Znet Article, December, 01 2003 Norman Solomon
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Pew Poll on

Zmag Article Solomon: Brand Loyalty and the Absence of Remorse

Zmag Article, December, 01 2003 Norman Solomon
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Midway through this month, a Wall Street Journal headline captured the flimflam spirit that infuses so much of what passes for mass communications these days: “Despite Slump, Studen...

Commentary Solomon: Media Clash in Brazil: A Distant Mirror

Commentary, November, 21 2003 Norman Solomon
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RIO DE JANEIRO -- After a quarter-century of intensive grassroots organizing and a victorious presidential campaign a year ago, Brazilian social movements are in a strong position as they push the left-wing Workers Party government to fulfill its ...

Znet Article Solomon: Linking Occupation to 'War on Terror'

Znet Article, November, 20 2003 Norman Solomon
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Reuters is one of the more independent wire services. So, a recent news story from Reuters -- flatly describing American military activities in Iraq as part of "the broader U.S. war on terrorism" -- is a barometer of how powerfully the pressure ...

Znet Article Solomon: Media Clash In Brazil: A Distant Mirror

Znet Article, November, 14 2003 Norman Solomon
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After a quarter-century of intensive grassroots organizing and a victorious presidential campaign a year ago, Brazilian social movements are in a strong position as they push the left-wing Workers Party government to fulfill its promises. The cont...

Znet Article Solomon: War, Social Justice, Media and Democracy

Znet Article, November, 10 2003 Norman Solomon
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Prepared text of speech at the Brazilian Social Forum November 8, 2003 Belo Horizonte, Brazil I am very glad to be here to participate in the Brazilian Social Forum. For me and the grassroots activists who I work with every day in the United S...

Znet Article Solomon: The Iraq Trap

Znet Article, November, 06 2003 Norman Solomon
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Media outlets are filled with bad news about Iraq. A theme is emerging: This administration doesn’t know ho...

Znet Article Solomon: Time Theft

Znet Article, November, 03 2003 Norman Solomon
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One of the worst things about today's ultramodern systems of communication is hiding in plain sight: They waste our time. Sure, gizmos like computers and cell phones and pagers can be real time-savers. But what's less obvious is the great extent ...

Znet Article Solomon: The Politics of Media Filtration

Znet Article, November, 01 2003 Norman Solomon
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Now, after all the national media have done for George W. Bush, the guy's complaining. "There's a sense that people in America aren't getting the truth," he says. What an ingrate! "I'm mindful of the filter through which some news travels," th...

Zmag Article Solomon: Media Tips for the Next Recall

Zmag Article, November, 01 2003 Norman Solomon
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Now that California’s electorate has rewarded a dramatic recall effort, it’s a good bet that political operatives in many states will try to learn from this fall’s Golden State extravaga...

Commentary Solomon: Brand Loyalty And The Absence Of Remorse

Commentary, October, 19 2003 Norman Solomon
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Midway through this month, a Wall Street Journal headline captured the flimflam spirit that infuses so much of what passes for mass communications these days: ÒDespite Slump, Students Flock to Ad Schools.Ó Many young people can recognize a growth...

Znet Article Solomon: Unmasking the Ugly

Znet Article, October, 01 2003 Norman Solomon
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Strong critics of U.S. foreign policy often encounter charges of "anti-Americanism." Even though vast numbers of people in the United States disagree with Washington’s assumptions and military actions, some pundits can’t resist gra...

Znet Article Solomon: the Get-rich Con: Are Media Values Better Now?

Znet Article, September, 19 2003 Norman Solomon
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Presidential candidates have become fond of asking whether Americans are better off now than they were four years ago. Looking back at a sensational Time magazine story that appeared in late September 1999, we might want to ask a similar question:...

Commentary Solomon: Triumph Of The Media Mill

Commentary, September, 15 2003 Norman Solomon
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Without a hint of intended irony, the ÒNewsHourÓ on PBS concluded its Sept. 9 program with a warm interview of Henry Kissinger and then a segment about a renowned propagandist for the Nazi war machine. Kissinger talked about his latest book. Then ...

Znet Article Solomon: The Political Capital of 9/11

Znet Article, September, 07 2003 Norman Solomon
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The Bush administration never hesitated to exploit the general public’s anxieties that arose after the traumatic events of Septembe...

Znet Article Solomon: The Ten Commandments -- Are They Fair And Balanced?

Znet Article, August, 29 2003 Norman Solomon
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A national media spotlight has focused on the battle between the Constitution of the United States and some religious fundamentalists who view...

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