The sinking ship of mainstream journalism.

The Wentegate affair and much of the traditional media’s reaction to it really tell us something about the mainstream media. Margaret Wente, who is documented to be a serial-plagiarist has already gotten defended by a few mainstream journalists (Jesse Brown with Maclean’s, Terence Corcoran and Dan Delmar of the National

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Canadian Progressive: The Mouse That Roared: Imagining an internet safe haven for journalists, whistleblowers and activists in Iceland

The Mouse That Roared is a documentary-in-the-making film by Judith Ehrlich, the award-winning director of “The Most Dangerous Man in America: Daniel Ellsberg and the Pentagon Papers”, which earned a Peabody, and was nominated for an Academy award for best documentary. The film centers around Icelandic parliamentarian Birgitta Jónsdóttir’s efforts fights

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Canadian Progressive: Watergate Journalist Carl Bernstein Spoke at Event Supporting Iranian ‘Terrorist’ Group

Written by Justin Elliott | ProPublica  On a Saturday afternoon last February, journalist Carl Bernstein got up on stage at the grand ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan and delivered a speech questioning the listing of an obscure Iranian group called the Mujahadin-e Khalq (MEK) on the U.S. government list of officially designated foreign

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From Orangutan: Dear travelers to Montreal,

As the nightly demonstrations that snake their way through the city continue, often picking up thousands along the way and cheered on by onlookers from balconies, windows, and outdoor patios, I hope you understand that these marches are peaceful, joyous, and filled with the same festive spirit that is unique to Montreal and unparalleled in North America. I hope that you can look beyond the countless negative stories produced by mainstream media outlets that mischaracterize this city as, among other things, violent and dangerous. Montreal is neither violent nor dangerous. I hope that you can see clearly through the if-it-doesn’t-bleed-it-doesn’t-lead journalistic strategy and discover that the rare abandon of the aggressive few is minute compared to the extraordinary coming together of the gentle masses. People of varying ages and from diverse backgrounds coalesce at these nocturnal happenings. Some bang utensils, pots, and pans (a nod to the practice of our Chilean counterparts undergoing a similar period of change), and all are armed—no, not with weapons—but with the determination to make the world a better place. If you choose to march with us (and we welcome you with open hearts), it will quickly occur to you that all these well-meaning human beings wouldn’t be out on the streets of our enchanting neighborhoods if they didn’t already take for granted that Montreal is a safe and friendly town for citizens and travelers alike, no matter where you decide to go and even after the sun sets. This is Montreal. Come and see for yourself. You’ll be witnessing an historic moment in the process.

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