Harris steers clear of race, gender despite historic bid
Kamala Harris is aiming to make history as America’s first Black and South Asian woman president — but she has not leaned into the prospect. Instead, Harris has steered well…
Western media and the war
THE brazen one-sided account of the conflict justifying Israeli aggression against Palestinians living in the occupied Gaza Strip has exposed the mainstream Western media’s claims of objectivity in reporting. Truth…
Bad business
IN my lectures about audience metrics — who and how audiences view and share stories — I always bring up Freaks and Geeks, a 1999 TV show that was cancelled…
The crown and the colony
THE queen of the United Kingdom died almost a week ago. News of her worsening health had been lingering for a while; she withdrew from some of the platinum jubilee celebrations to…
Trump holds first post-shooting rally, Biden comes under pressure to quit
Donald Trump is set to hold a triumphant first campaign rally Saturday since surviving an assassination attempt, in startling contrast to President Joe Biden, who remains hunkered at home with…
Two years in 100 days: Extraordinary US election enters the homestretch
The 100-day sprint to the US election began Sunday, the final act in a campaign transformed by an assassination attempt and the stunning exit of President Joe Biden. After weeks…
Modi and the press
Towards the end of his recent visit to the US, Indian Prime Minister Modi and President Joe Biden held a joint press conference. Two reporters were invited to ask questions,…
‘No comment’: Trump indictment poses risks for Biden
Joe Biden has repeatedly said he’d like to face Donald Trump again in 2024, but the indictment of his former — and possibly future — opponent has opened a new…
‘No comment’: Trump indictment poses risks for Biden
Joe Biden has repeatedly said he’d like to face Donald Trump again in 2024, but the indictment of his former — and possibly future — opponent has opened a new…
US media rocked by layoffs amid economic gloom
From CNN to the Washington Post, US media are facing tough times, as a series of outlets have announced layoffs this winter amid fears of an economic downturn. Vox Media,…
