Category: Media

Phone Hacking & Julian Assange

October 15, 2020

Catherine Brown explores how the wrong journalists escaped prosecution in one case while the wrong one is being subjected to it in the other.

Support the Oldest Independent News Site on the Web

October 14, 2020

Launched on Nov. 15, 1995, Consortium News is one of the oldest, continuously running, professional, U.S. news site on the web. Help us celebrate our 25th Anniversary.

Consortium News Sues Canadian TV Network for Defamation Over Report CN Was Part of ‘Attack’ ‘Directed’ by Russia

October 13, 2020

In January Consortium News sent a libel notice to Global News demanding a retraction and apology. The TV network refused. On Tuesday CN filed suit in Virginia.

Proposed Reform to US Espionage Act Would Create Public Interest Defense

October 12, 2020

Defendants would be able to testify about their reason for engaging in the prohibited conduct, Kevin Gosztola reports.

Leaked Docs Expose Massive Syria Propaganda Operation by Western Govt Contractors & Media

October 12, 2020

The documents also shine light on the British program to train and arm rebel groups, including extremist jihadists, Ben Norton reports.

LEE CAMP: Two Massive New Leaks Show Dirty Underbelly of Empire

October 12, 2020

Shhhh, don’t tell Americans about the Blue Leaks and the Syria PR Leaks. The mainstream media’s virtual blackout must mean they aren’t supposed to know.