Faux Fears

“The sacking of the Capitol is proof positive that what we thought was dangerous is indeed very much so. Those [news] outlets that propagate lies to their audience have unleashed insidious and uncontrollable forces that will be with us for years.” 

—James Murdoch, the son who quit Fox, in Margaret Sullivan, “Fox News is a hazard to our democracy. It’s time to take the fight to the Murdochs. Here’s how.” The Washington Post, Jan. 24, 2021. Image: Lachlan Murdoch, left, is co-chair of News Corp and CEO of Fox. James quit the Fox Board in August.

 

 

 

• Editorial Comment: The staying power of alternative news.

 

 

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Crab Season

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In February’s Senior News . . . “All You Need Is Love.

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