Author Archives: Kevin Gosztola

Comcast-NBC Merger: Media Consolidation in the Name of Diversity

By Kevin Gostola Photo from Free Press, which is pushing people to attend a public hearing in Chicago on July 13th on the Comcast-NBC merger and is opposed to the merger. Congressman Bobby Rush (D-IL) put together a hearing on … Continue reading

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BP, Government Block Press from Reporting Their “Ballet at Sea”

Flickr Photo by kk+ By Kevin Gostola “As high tourist season approaches, there will be people who ‘come on down to Alabama’ regardless of the oil spill. A delicate balance between preparation for the worst and the pleasure of tourists … Continue reading

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Sen. Franken on the Judicial Activism of the Roberts Court

By Kevin Gostola Sen. Al Franken rightfully excoriates the Supreme Court for pushing an agenda for the corporation and against the people of this country. He also singles out the Citizens United v. FEC case—a case where the Roberts Supreme … Continue reading

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