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Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Using original reporting and unprecedented access, an award-winning journalist chronicles the people and organizations working to lure millions of unsuspecting young American voters into the far-right fold, harnessing social media in alarming ways and capitalizing on the democratization of celebrity culture"--
Pub. Date
[2013], c2013
Language
English
Description
There are no two ways about it: democracy is under siege. In this edition of Moyers & Company, John Nichols and Robert McChesney-the founding figures of the media reform movement Free Press-join Bill to discuss their latest book, Dollarocracy: How the Money and Media Election Complex Is Destroying America. "Democracy means rule of the people, one person, one vote," McChesney says. " 'Dollarocracy' means the rule of the dollars. One dollar, one vote....
Pub. Date
[2014], c2014
Language
English
Description
Is independent political speech the linchpin of our democracy or its Achilles' heel? For democracy to work, some argue, citizens-along with corporations, unions, media outlets, and other organizations-must be allowed to spend as much money as they wish to express their views on political candidates and the issues of the day. But others disagree. If every individual and organization can spend as much money as they like to express their views, they...
Pub. Date
[2014], c2012
Language
English
Description
Following two major court decisions in 2010, Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and SpeechNow.org v. Federal Election Commission, spending by giant political action committees known as Super PACS has exploded. These organizations may receive and spend unlimited amounts of money from individuals, corporations, and unions to advocate for political candidates, as long as they are independent of the candidates' campaigns. Have Super PACs changed...
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English
Description
This program with Bill Moyers examines why America has become an unfriendly culture for families and children, and explores ways to rebuild a web of support for families. Among those featured on the program are Rosalie Streett, Exec. Director of Parent Action (Baltimore, MD); Jill Bradley, Director of Child Care Services, Chicago Housing Authority; and Richard Louv, author of the book Childhood's Future. They discuss some of the practical steps needed...
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