The Facts Were Immaterial

The 'counterintelligence' operations of Hoover's FBI included harassment, vilification, violence – and fake 'underground' newspapers in Bloomington, D.C., and Austin

"...That provocative "1-page throwaway" was intended to become The..."

June 7, 2013 News Feature by Dale Brumfield

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"...smug sense of a job well done. Another Lib'rul Media type has seen the light! Praise the Lord and..."

April 30, 2004 Column

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...If you can't take the belligerent idiocy of right-wing talk radio, aim your computer at..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Looking for Mr. Goodbill

A look at what's been filed for the 77th session at the Texas Legislature

"...Oddly enough, right-wing darling Suzanna Hupp (see "Gun Huppy") has filed a..."

Dec. 29, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...seven (count 'em, seven!) reporters from the also-sponsoring local media on the stage. Indeed, for a few early minutes..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

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"...our neighborhood. Of the 10 or so pieces of media coverage we have had so far, Clark-Madison's was the..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Column

Fox Faux Pas

Staffing Changes and Low Morale at Fox-7 News

"..."I've always wanted to work here. But I would..."

Sept. 26, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

Republicans Are Traitors

"...would do, the wing nuts actually hired people (the right-wing think tanks) to cook the stats to "prove" their..."

Feb. 12, 2009 Postmarks

The Hightower Report

Stamping Out the Free Press; and Democracy v. ZIP Code 10021

"...something about the problem of corporate control of America's media sources. Unfortunately, what they're doing will make the problem..."

May 4, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

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Forget the middle ground: Why don't the progressives take over the Democratic Party and make a real fight of this thing?

"...– has to be put on the commercial news media, however embedded they may be, to make sure the..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Column by John Sayles

Page Two

Contemplating the devastating effects of redistricting on democracy and the transformational effects of knowing Ondine and Ed Lowry.

"...of liberals, progressives, and/or Democrats, nor those of conservatives, right-wingers, or Republicans: The founding fathers' vision was great enough..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Column by Louis Black

The Hightower Report

McCarthyism rears its ugly head; and taxpayers pay for a Bush campaign commercial.

"...self-destructive paranoia. McCarthy's bullying demagoguery was backed by cowardly media barons, opportunistic preachers and pundits, right-wing zealots, and flag-waving..."

May 23, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

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"...I call upon you to correct, and apologize for, immediately...."

Aug. 16, 2002 Column

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HPBC is on the minds of many this week; Gotham lingers in the shadows.

"...cease being practitioners of faith and become a multinational media conglomerate? Judging by the size and mission of Hyde..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Column

Lege Lines: Guns, Islamophobia, & Budget Cuts

The Lege takes on guns, Islamophobia, and sets the draft budget

"...responsible for the mission to kill Osama bin Laden) immediately sent an open letter saying the measure would not..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Turns Open Records into Campaign Stunt

Meanwhile Davis savages Republican over "Baby STAAR" pre-K tests

"...is invaluable, Abbott's most recent education platform argues against immediately introducing full day pre-K for all and just posits..."

April 14, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott: More Twitter Troubles

Gubernatorial candidate makes another social media gaffe

"...This is Abbott's second social media disaster in less than a month. On Aug. 17,..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Greg Abbott Versus the Black Helicopters

After decade of cooperation, AG threatens election experts

"...the ODIHR mission will conduct comprehensive monitoring of the media."..."

Oct. 25, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...A martyr for anti-death penalty activists, a 'monster' for right-wing politicians and a flash point for an astonishing twenty-first..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SBOE: Reading, Writing, and Fighting Socialism

SBOE passes new education standards along party lines

"...the shenanigans of the SBOE's hard-right faction, and news media from well beyond Texas' borders flocked to Austin last..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Fox Versus Grouch

News Corp. fans take on the evils of Sesame Street

"...that saying anything against Fox is a political, not media, criticism)...."

Nov. 10, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Coverage of Clinton Hindered by Sexism

"...of coverage for the candidacy of Hillary Clinton. One media mogul explained, "Sexism is less obnoxious than racism." Say..."

Feb. 18, 2008 Postmarks

The Hightower Report

Pushing for shared prosperity; and Bush's Iraq oil law

"...about developments in Iraq, but it's shameful that the media establishment blithely goes along, parroting Bush's deceit...."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

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"...people who were, at that time, considered lunatic fringe right-wing wackos...."

Sept. 1, 2006 Column

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"...for the local liberals out of the morass of right-wing hate-radio and this is what we get? I'd think..."

April 1, 2005 Column

TV Eye

Keeping one eye on television and the other on pop culture.

"...As the most pervasive of all media, does it concern anyone that the broadcast networks collectively..."

Aug. 6, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Hightower Report

The economy has 'improved' … so why aren't you smiling? And meet Macedonia, our 'anti-terror' ally.

"...Republican politicians, corporate economists, and the media barons are totally befuddled these days, because their economic..."

July 9, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

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"...contributors mainly, and they are lining up with their right-wing friends to ensure her confirmation. They could win. Some..."

Aug. 9, 2002 Column

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Postmarks Scandal!

"...he did past the state Legislature? Why has the media not exposed the political tactics to the public? Were..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Column

Radio Bullies

"...infuriating at times for various reasons. There's their rabid, right-wing mentality, especially their hateful attacks on environmentalists, and their..."

July 18, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

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