Published on http://www.counterpunch.org “My own view is that however ferocious the current hour feels, American history tells us that the people, when properly engaged in politics, have alw... Read more
The president’s suggestion that broadcasters should lose their licenses because of criticism of him indicated that his assault on critics’ language is driven in part by personal animus. [...]
The abrupt programming decision quickly morphed into a flashpoint for free speech in America under the Trump administration. [...]
The Federal Communications Commission gives out licenses to TV stations to broadcast over radio frequencies and approves major telecom and media deals. [...]
Over more than two decades in TV, the comedian has gone from a challenger of politically correct discourse to a frequent antagonist of the right. [...]
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, the president’s pledges to guarantee free speech have been replaced by efforts to suppress — and even criminalize — what their critics have to say. [...]
Another media company caved after pressure from a Trump official, and the chilling effect got a few degrees colder. [...]
