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Cecil Rosner stands in front of a wintery landscape. The right is the cover of his book "Manipulating the Message"

'I've seen with my own eyes how journalists sometimes don't bother to unpack,' Cecil Rosner on News Manipulation

Rosner talked about how the book came about, valuable lessons journalists can take from it and the future of journalism in a bleak time.
Scott Martin Mar 14, 2024
A smashed computer monitor lays on a brown tiled floor. An empty can rests on the floor beside it.

The Inevitable Vice Article

It's only February and journalism will never be the same
Scott Martin Feb 27, 2024
2024 Begins with Massive Journalism Layoffs

2024 Begins with Massive Journalism Layoffs

The industry has been struggling, but the latest waves are worse than ever.
Scott Martin Feb 1, 2024
A man wearing a cloth mask with his masked face pushed up against plastic while looking grim

Public Health Doesn't Exist in COVID Reporting

News media's willing collusion with social murder causes serious damage
Scott Martin Jan 16, 2024
Hamza al-Dahdouh's body surrounded by mourners as his dad, Wael, holds his hand and saays goodbye, clad in press body armour.

Journalism Murdered in Gaza; No Witnesses

Journalists Hamza al-Dahdouh and Mustafa Thuraya were the latest journalists targeted and killed by Israel
Scott Martin Jan 8, 2024
A laptop sitting in a dark room, half-open and shining its light on the keyboard.

A New Home for The Catch

After a massive effort and excellent help from tech support, The Catch is up and running for 2024
Scott Martin Jan 4, 2024
The Catch's Inaugural 2023 Weasel Awards

The Catch's Inaugural 2023 Weasel Awards

Finally, an award for achievements in weaselly language, reporting or otherwise slippery news media actions
Scott Martin Dec 29, 2023

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