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What’s Driving the Media Wars?

On By The Social CriticIn Media & Social Media, Politics & Public PolicyLeave a comment

If you get the impression that Americans' grasp of the news scarcely overlaps, you are not imagining things.

Election Year 2016: The Rise of the Angry Populist — and Why it Matters

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The 2016 presidential election year in many ways reflects the way in which reality TV — never at a loss for drama, exhibitionism and outrage  — has begun to influence political theater. Political races have always been, to an extent, a dog-and-pony show. But GOP candidate Donald J. Trump's out-sized assertions and foot-in-mouth moments don't …

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Coming Soon? Brace for 80% Less Salary or $2-a-Day Pay

On By The Social CriticIn Economics & Globalization, Politics & Public Policy, Technology & ScienceLeave a comment

She's the world's wealthiest woman you've never heard of and she's saying something you probably wish you hadn't: "Gina Rinehart, world's richest woman, makes case for $2-a-day pay",the Los Angeles Times reports. The Australian mining heiress has a problem. The cost of running a mining operation in Australia cannot compete with Africans willing to work …

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