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Media critic, ex-journalism professor, founder of FAIR.org media watch group, works @RootsAction.org website: jeffcohen.org

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Jeff Cohen @jeffycohen.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Our column was just posted on Salon. Please share: www.salon.com/2026/09/22/d... You can add your name to the petition at runrorunaoc.org
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Home - Run Ro Run AOC
Democrats need bold leadership in 2028. “RootsAction and Progressive Democrats of America Announce Campaign Urging Ro Khanna and AOC to Run for 2028 Democratic Presidential Nomination” | Read our FAQ ...
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Jeff Cohen @jeffycohen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Here's Why Ro Khanna and AOC Should Run for President in 2028 www.commondreams.org/opinion/aoc-...
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Here's Why Ro Khanna and AOC Should Run for President in 2028 | Common Dreams
While there is a difference in how these two politicians label themselves, most voters will be much more interested in whether each will address the needs of the working class and fight the greed of t...
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 14/09/2026
RootsAction and @pdamerica.bsky.social Announce Campaign Urging Ro Khanna and AOC to Run for 2028 Democratic Presidential Nomination Learn more and sign on! -> runrorunaoc.org
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Home - Run Ro Run AOC
Democrats need bold leadership in 2028. “RootsAction and Progressive Democrats of America Announce Campaign Urging Ro Khanna and AOC to Run for 2028 Democratic Presidential Nomination” | Read our FAQ…
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Jeff Cohen @jeffycohen.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
A Semiquincentennial Declaration www.commondreams.org/opinion/semi...
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A Semiquincentennial Declaration | Common Dreams
Meditations and incantations on America's 250th anniversary.
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 20/07/2026
📢 The Democratic party is in dire need of a mutiny. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... @normansolomon.bsky.social
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House Democrats are finally shifting on Israel. Party leaders must listen | Norman Solomon
More than 100 Democratic lawmakers voted against arms for Israel. They’re listening to the people – their bosses are behind
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MFCarter @mfcarter.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 02/06/2026
If Tom Steyer wins, that could send positive shock waves through the Democratic party. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Democrats are at a huge crossroads in California governor’s race | Normon Solomon
If Tom Steyer wins, that could send positive shock waves through the Democratic party
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Jeff Cohen @jeffycohen.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Tell Congress to Take These Steps to End the War on Lebanon rootsaction.org/congress-end...
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Tell Congress to Take These Steps to End the War on Lebanon
With thousands killed and injured and over a million displaced, the new war on Lebanon is a growing catastrophe perpetrated by Israel with U.S. weaponry and support. There are bills in Congress that c...
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 26/05/2026
A Serious Autopsy: How Democrats Lost the White House democraticautopsy.org
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 24/05/2026
‼️ In an autopsy of close to 50,000 words, not one of them is “Gaza”, or “Palestinians” or “Israel” or “genocide”. Ken Martin: “there’s a divide in our party on this issue.” Reality: Only 8% of Democrats approved of Israel’s military actions in Gaza. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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The Democrats’ 2024 autopsy fails to confront the truth | Norman Solomon
The document is full of disclaimers and does not address fundamental issues, including Gaza and the Biden-to-Harris transition
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Jeff Cohen @jeffycohen.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
'Almost Worthless': Progressives Rip 2024 Autopsy the DNC Didn’t Want You To See www.commondreams.org/news/autopsy...
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'Almost Worthless': Progressives Rip 2024 Autopsy the DNC Didn’t Want You To See | Common Dreams
"At a time when Republicans are polling at historic lows, Democrats need to capitalize and offer a better vision for the country," said one critic. "This isn’t it."
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 21/05/2026
‼️ We needed a serious DNC autopsy. But this is almost worthless. There's no mention of the Biden/Harris administration's Israel policy that abetted the Gaza massacre. That cost votes, and helped Trump win. www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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DNC releases 2024 autopsy, with chair apologizing for ‘creating an even bigger distraction’
Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin on Thursday released the party’s autopsy report on the 2024 election after facing intense pressure to do so
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 14/05/2026
Our Bad Blues guide lists 6 of the most problematic Dems in the House. rootsaction.org/bad-blues-2026 They are all being primaried by significantly more progressive candidates: Jim Costa (CA-16) Lois Frankel (FL-22) Susie Lee (NV-03) Joe Morelle (NY-25) Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) Ritchie Torres (NY-15)
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BAD BLUES 2026: Some of the Most Problematic Democrats in Congress - RootsAction
By RootsAction, May 14, 2026(Click here to read the original 2019 Bad Blues report.
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Jeff Cohen @jeffycohen.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
I Detest Billionaires: My Journey to Supporting One for Governor of California www.commondreams.org/opinion/tom-...
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I Detest Billionaires: My Journey to Supporting One for Governor of California | Common Dreams
Make no mistake about it: Corporate lobbyists are horrified that Tom Steyer might become California’s governor. Despite myself, he may just be the class traitor we've been waiting for.
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 11/04/2026
"Why are you dropping bombs on babies?" Thank you India Walton and the activists in New Orleans who stood up to the DNC leaders who promised transparency but continue to hide the 2024 campaign autopsy from voters in order to protect the Israeli lobby.
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 10/04/2026
After the DNC Resolutions Committee yesterday dodged everything about Israel, @indiab.bsky.social and members of Jewish Voice for Peace Action are handing out flyers with Democratic voter polling info to DNC members outside its semiannual meeting and urging them to actually LISTEN to their voters.
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 10/04/2026
Our mobile billboard is parked outside the DNC meeting in New Orleans today with clear and urgent messages to Democrats: *72% of Democrats call it a "Genocide". You should too. *Only 39% of Democrats support Schumer as leader. *RELEASE THE ELECTION AUTOPSY
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Jeff Cohen @jeffycohen.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
JOIN ME THIS SATURDAY TO DISCUSS THE GREAT DOCUMENTARY "SILENCED: THE WAR ON JOURNALISM" (3pm ET/Noon Pacific). Tickets to panel discussion here: worldbeyondwar.org/filmfest2026/ And here is a link to Al Jazeera's powerful 45-minute doc: www.aljazeera.com/.../silenced...
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2026 Virtual Film Festival: Silenced: Repression of Dissent
Join World BEYOND War for our 6th annual virtual film festival throughout the month of March. This year’s festival theme examines the increasing repression of nonviolent protest, criminalization of di...
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 25/02/2026
The pressure is building on the DNC to release their 2024 election autopsy. #ReleaseTheReport We did our own research and published our own report. We know why Harris lost: They courted right wingers, avoided bold populist proposals, & wouldn't break from Biden on Gaza. bit.ly/autopsy2024
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Wrong voters, wrong message: progressives’ autopsy lays bare Kamala Harris failures
RootsAction report finds Harris courted moderates instead of working-class Democrats – and Gaza stance did not help
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 23/02/2026
Now is the critical moment to stop war with Iran. secure.everyaction.com/sc7yT-wv2Ein... RSVP for the Action Hour tonight!
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No War with Iran Action Hour 2/23
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 23/02/2026
While the DNC suppresses its autopsy and what it knows about how Kamala Harris’s support for genocide in Gaza pushed voters away, RootsAction has published an honest appraisal of the Democrats’ missteps: democraticautopsy.org
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Autopsy: How Democrats Lost the White House – A RootsAction Report on the 2024 Presidential Election
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Jeff Cohen @jeffycohen.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: diy.rootsaction.org/petitions/ti... @rootsaction.org
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TikTok: Keep Palestine Alive! Do Not Censor Supporters of Palestine.
TikTokers Rock for Palestine TikTokers in the United States favor Palestine vs. Israel posts 17-to-1 on TikTok, according to NorthEastern University research conducted from 2023-2025 . TikTok posts o...
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 19/12/2025
The @democrats.org choosing not to release their 2024 autopsy is a move designed to protect the failed party leadership and the corporate donors who are responsible for the embarrassing defeat. We saw this coming. So we made our own autopsy. Read it here: democraticautopsy.org
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Autopsy: How Democrats Lost the White House – A RootsAction Report on the 2024 Presidential Election
Our report’s purpose is two-fold: to illuminate why the Democrats lost and to help propel the party toward a different approach and result in the future. Without a full and honest accounting of the…
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 17/12/2025
The U.S. public is tired of war, disgusted by the genocide, and sick of continued military adventurism. We've been flooding Congressional offices with emails. Now, we're circling the White House and Congress with mobile billboards.
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 10/12/2025
NEW article in @theguardian.com re: RootsActions' report entitled 'Autopsy: How Democrats Lost the White House' "RootsAction report finds Harris courted moderates instead of working-class Democrats, & Gaza stance did not help" More to come! @rokhanna.bsky.social @ninaturner.bsky.social Read here:
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Wrong voters, wrong message: progressives’ autopsy lays bare Kamala Harris failures
RootsAction report finds Harris courted moderates instead of working-class Democrats – and Gaza stance did not help
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 14/11/2025
$31 billion to murder civilians on the other side of the globe, while working people at home struggle to pay bills. Time to write your Senator and Reps and let them know you're sick of it. NO MORE WEAPONS TO ISRAEL. rootsaction.org/no-more-weap...
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No More Weapons to Israel
Don't let another day go by!
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 04/11/2025
@indiab.bsky.social from Buffalo is in NYC reminding voters that the polls are open until 9:00pm! Ignore what the polling says, just get out and vote!
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 02/11/2025
A year after Trump won, why won’t the @democrats.org change their playbook ❓ www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... The party leadership’s devotion to economic elites continues to evade scrutiny. Read the latest from @normansolomon.bsky.social in @theguardian.com
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A year after Trump won, why won’t Democrats change their playbook? | Norman Solomon
The corporate-friendly party refuses to learn the lessons of the past decade. When will it implement a truly humane agenda?
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 28/10/2025
Corporate Democrats and their pricy consultants want you to believe that Medicare For All is an unpopular plan that the Democratic Party should abandon. But voters know this is a lie designed to protect the super wealthy. progressivehub.net/new-report-f...
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New Report from Corporate Democrats Falsely Claims Medicare for All Is “Unpopular”
The report declares that Medicare for All is in the category of “unpopular economic policies.” The claim is false.
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Jeff Cohen @jeffycohen.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
Join me in signing the #JewsDemandAction petition calling on governments around the world to do everything possible to end the Israeli military’s assault on Gaza. jewsdemandaction.org jewsdemandaction.org
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Jews Demand Action
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Jeff Cohen @jeffycohen.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Denounce the betrayal of academic freedom. Remove University of California's president rootsaction.org/remove-uc-pr...
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Remove UC’s President from Office. Stop the Violation of Academic Freedom and Free Speech Principles.
We urge the University of California Board of Regents to remove the current UC president and replace him with a leader willing to defend academic freedom instead of betraying it.
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 20/09/2025
🚨 ❗ "It's not just Donald Trump. Huge corporate power is also muzzling comedians." Read the latest article from RootsAction's Jeff Cohen, now published on Salon. www.salon.com/2025/09/20/k...
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Kimmel's suspension shows media censorship is a structural problem
It's not just Donald Trump. Huge corporate power is also muzzling comedians
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 19/09/2025
⚠️ "...amoral conglomerates control our information and media system... [they] care a lot about profit-maximization and very little about free expression and the right to dissent..." ❓why? ❗"...because of old-fashioned, bipartisan corruption" Jeff Cohen's latest on Progressive Hub: bit.ly/421PfDd
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Censorship Is A Structural Problem: Huge Corporate Power, Not Just A President, Is Muzzling Comedians
Today, a handful of amoral conglomerates control our information and media system – conglomerates that care a lot about profit-maximization and very little about free expression and the right to…
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Jeff Cohen @jeffycohen.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
RFK Jr. Must Go: rootsaction.org/tell-congres...
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Tell Congress: RFK Jr. Must Go
Numerous experts are warning that actions already taken by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services will result in a great many deaths. Tell Congress that he must go!
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 26/08/2025
Link to statement here: rootsaction.org/news-a-views...
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RootsAction statement on DNC’s defeat of resolution for arms embargo on Israel
The DNC’s rejection of the arms-embargo resolution amounts to rejection of human decency as well as rejection of the vast majority of Democrats across
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 25/08/2025
Will the DNC End Their Complicity in Israeli Genocide or Double Down? As apologists for Israel, Dem leaders in Congress & at the DNC are doing major damage to the party's prospects for next year’s midterm elections or defeating the Rep. ticket in '28 @normansolomon.bsky.social in @commondreams.org:
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Will the DNC End Their Complicity in Israeli Genocide or Double Down? | Common Dreams
As apologists for Israel, Democratic leaders in Congress and at the DNC are doing major damage to the party's prospects for next year’s midterm elections or defeating the Republican ticket in 2028.
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 22/08/2025
Head of College Dems, Progressive Groups Back DNC Resolution for Israel Arms Embargo, Palestinian State "Young Americans have made their voices clear," #FreePalestine
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Head of College Dems, Progressive Groups Back DNC Resolution for Israel Arms Embargo, Palestinian State | Common Dreams
"Young Americans have made their voices clear," said the national president of the College Democrats. "A modern Democratic Party must stand against global injustice."
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 21/08/2025
India Walton has a warning message for progressive Democrats during Donald Trump’s second presidency: don’t water down your politics to win over the establishment. Listen and learn from @indiab.bsky.social's situation in Buffalo. We must adapt!!
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Democrat warns US progressives against moving toward the center: ‘It lost me the election’
India Walton, who defeated incumbent mayor only to lose general election, says ‘moderating is what got us here’
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 19/08/2025
ICE, RAIDS, DETENTIONS, & DEPORTATION teach-in From ICEBlock to neighborhood patrols, #KnowYourRights pushback on raids to boycotting airlines over deportation flights, there are dozens of ways people are resisting. Thursday, August 21st @ 8 pm ET Sign up here: teachinnetwork.org/ice-teach-in/
ICE, RAIDS, DETENTIONS, & DEPORTATION teach-in 
and what decent people can do about it

RSVP 
Thursday, August 21st @ 8 pm ET

list & pictures of speakers:

Francisco García
India Walton
Nanci Palacios

Rivera Sun
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Jeff Cohen @jeffycohen.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Voters demand their representatives reject AIPAC’s right-wing billionaire brand of politics rootsaction.org/stop-taking-...
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STOP taking AIPAC Money
Voters demand their representatives reject AIPAC’s right-wing billionaire brand of politics
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 09/08/2025
"Democrats should give peace a chance in Ukraine" @normansolomon.bsky.social says in new @thehill.com piece: thehill.com/opinion/inte...
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Jeff Cohen @jeffycohen.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Take Action to Protest Colbert Cancellation and Big Media's Complicity with Trump rootsaction.org/protest-colb...
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Protest Colbert Cancellation and Big Media's Complicity with Trump
In recent months, we’ve seen one media conglomerate after another offer what amounted to multimillion-dollar bribes to Trump by settling frivolous Trump lawsuits that these companies could not possibl...
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Jeff Cohen @jeffycohen.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
Colbert's Termination Is a Win for Trump—and the Corporate Assault on Dissent www.commondreams.org/opinion/colb...
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Colbert's Termination Is a Win for Trump—and the Corporate Assault on Dissent | Common Dreams
The conglomerates that dominate our media and our society have one and only one value: profit-maximization.
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 15/07/2025
80 years after the atomic age began with the Trinity bomb test, words can’t possibly be adequate to describe the extent of horrors that today’s nuclear arsenals are capable of. But mainstream US media outlets & partisan politics are routinely oblivious to the threat of oblivion. @thenation.com
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80 Years After Trinity, the Dangers of Nuclear War Have Never Been Higher
Yet mainstream US media outlets and partisan politics are routinely oblivious to threat of oblivion.
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Jeff Cohen @jeffycohen.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
'Media and Corporate Power Structures See Genuine Democracy as a Terrible Danger':  - fair.org/home/media-a...
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‘Media and Corporate Power Structures See Genuine Democracy as a Terrible Danger’: CounterSpin interview with Jeff Cohen and Norman Solomon on Mamdani and the Democrats
"These billionaires believe that there should be only two choices, and they should both be acceptable to the billionaires."
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 08/07/2025
Since October 7, 2023, more journalists have been killed in Gaza than in both World Wars combined. Join us for special virtual screening of GAZA: JOURNALISTS UNDER FIRE - a powerful new documentary exposing Israel’s war crimes July 9 @ 5 pm PT: bit.ly/virtual9 @bravenewfilms.bsky.social
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Jeff Cohen @jeffycohen.bsky.social · 05/07/2025
Farewell to Bill Moyers, Who Showed What Public TV Could Be - fair.org/home/farewel...
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Farewell to Bill Moyers, Who Showed What Public TV Could Be
The 1967 Carnegie Commission called for public TV to “provide a voice for groups...that may otherwise be unheard.” Bill Moyers exemplified that ideal.
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Jeff Cohen @jeffycohen.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Who’s Afraid of Zohran Mamdani? Billionaires www.commondreams.org/opinion/bill...
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Who’s Afraid of Zohran Mamdani? Billionaires | Common Dreams
Oligarchs are furious that the nation’s capital of capitalism is in danger of serving people instead of megaprofits.
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 28/06/2025
“In many ways what @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social did was a refutation of the lousy leadership of the Dem Party. Jeffries & Schumer are beholden to corporate donors. Zohran ran a completely grassroots campaign." Jeff Cohen on CSPAN this morning. Full interview here: www.c-span.org/program/wash...
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RootsAction @rootsaction.org · 26/06/2025
India Walton's Advice for Zohran Mamdani "I think that for him, the race 'til November needs to be staying on message—we can't start to water it down because we think it's going to attract a more moderate Democrat." @indiab.bsky.social @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social
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India Walton's Advice for Zohran Mamdani
"I think that for him, the race 'til November needs to be staying on message—we can't start to water it down because we think it's going to attract a more moderate Democrat."
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