The Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade has resulted in the steepest drop in respect for the U.S. Supreme Court in almost a century – the steepest since the Roosevelt court packing crisis of 1937. James L. Gibson, a political science professor at Washington University and national … Read More... about The Supreme Court is losing legitimacy
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The Gateway Pundit says he’s the one being defamed
By Paul Wagman
The Gateway Pundit, the far-right conspiracy theorist who is the target of a high-profile defamation case in the St. Louis Circuit Court, is attempting to turn the tables on his accusers. On Jan. 16, lawyers for The Gateway Pundit filed a counterclaim against two Georgia poll workers, Ruby Freeman and daughter Wandrea “Shaye” Moss, who […]

Chicago to allocate 50% of advertising budget to local, community media publications
By Oliva Cohen
The city of Chicago will direct half of its advertising dollars to smaller local news outlets in the new year through a measure long sought by independent media outlets. Chicago spent $3.5 million on media ads from 2015 to 2020, with just over $660,000 going toward placement in community outlets. This fall, Chicago Mayor Lori […]
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‘We live in an era of bombasity because there’s no political upside to acting with humility’
By Editor
When I reflect on all that has happened, there are certainly reasons to be discouraged. For six years, I’ve watched politicians foment hatred and mistrust of the press, demonizing us with the label “enemy of the people.” The stream of lies and disinformation has become a flood. And now our democracy has reached a new […]