media

Published
February 15, 2020

Commentary: The media keep falling in love – with everyone except Bernie Sanders

The Democratic front-runner is winning, but somehow he’s never the triumphant story.
Published
February 5, 2020

Commentary: Dubious allegations of Iowa caucus-rigging could erode faith in our democracy

Social media was a cesspool of toxic conspiracy theories Monday night – and it's only going to get worse.
Published
February 1, 2020

Another View: Misinformation has become a secondary infection in coronavirus outbreak

The best defense in the early stages is solid, trustworthy, science-based information.
Published
January 11, 2020

Commentary: Fake news could change foreign policy

The major powers may well find fewer attacks to be worthwhile. The downside: When attacks do come, they'll have to be very public and very decisive.
Published
December 22, 2019

Insight: Think presidential debates are dull? Thank 1950s TV game shows

Winning a televised debate has as much to do with governing as winning a quiz show has to do with intellectual endeavor.
Published
December 18, 2019

CMP aims to restore trust with ad campaign

The TV and radio ads say Central Maine Power has made changes to improve customer service.
Published
November 24, 2019

The View From Here: Letters about vaccines blur the lines

As the old saying goes, people are entitled to their own opinions, but not to their own facts.
Published
November 13, 2019

Leonard Pitts: Reporter misquotes Buttigieg and apologizes. Then all hell breaks loose

No controversy ends quietly on social media – instead, the conspiracy theorists just transfer their anger to someone else.
Published
November 6, 2019

Leonard Pitts: Get over it, boomers! Gen Z’s disdain for us is the natural order of things

The kids may 'OK' this boomer to their hearts' content – someday, they'll fill his shoes.
Published
October 24, 2019

Craigslist founder donates to group fighting fake news

Craig Newmark will help First Draft, which is planning to train journalists in recognizing and fighting the spread of disinformation.