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The Washington Post Really Wants to Stop Ben Jealous
Sep 18

Sep 18 The Washington Post Really Wants to Stop Ben Jealous

Peter Tucker
Maryland, Media, Washington Post, Trump

With just seven weeks to go, each news cycle is critical and the Post is determined to see that Ben Jealous doesn’t win any of them, or the election for Md. governor.

The Washington Post’s Campaign to Keep a Republican in the Maryland Governor’s Office
Sep 2

Sep 2 The Washington Post’s Campaign to Keep a Republican in the Maryland Governor’s Office

Peter Tucker
Media, Washington Post, Maryland

Ben Jealous faces stiff competition, and not just from incumbent Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. The Post has set its sights on defeating Jealous.

Vince Gray is Eyeing Another Run for Mayor. Here’s What WaPo Did to Him Last Time.
Jul 5

Jul 5 Vince Gray is Eyeing Another Run for Mayor. Here’s What WaPo Did to Him Last Time.

Peter Tucker
DC, Media, Washington Post

While Gray believes he can win, the 75-year-old former mayor must weigh another consideration: Is he prepared to endure another round of attacks from The Washington Post, which went to great lengths to defeat him four years ago.

‘I don’t expect anything different from the Washington Post’
Jun 24

Jun 24 ‘I don’t expect anything different from the Washington Post’

Peter Tucker
DC, Media, Washington Post

The Post’s lackluster pursuit of Jack Evans stands in contrast to the paper’s coverage of other councilmembers, particularly those whose base of support consists mostly of black voters.

How The Washington Post Covers for a Top D.C. Official
Jun 19

Jun 19 How The Washington Post Covers for a Top D.C. Official

Peter Tucker
DC, Media, Washington Post

The Washington Post is known for aggressively reporting on local corruption in D.C., but the newspaper makes an exception for Jack Evans, the city’s longest-serving councilmember.

Is the Washington Post Soft on Amazon?
May 25

May 25 Is the Washington Post Soft on Amazon?

Peter Tucker
Washington Post, Media

When Facebook’s data practices began dominating the news last month, The Washington Post was eager to share the story… One of the companies that profits most from closely tracking users is Jeff Bezos’ Amazon, and since 2013, Bezos has owned The Washington Post.

The Things Left Unsaid in Washington Post Op-Eds
Oct 31

Oct 31 The Things Left Unsaid in Washington Post Op-Eds

Peter Tucker
Washington Post, Media, Labor, DC

How the Post has rejected or altered submitted pieces criticizing its journalism and business operations.

Wash Post Busted Pressmen’s Union in 1975 Strike. Why It Still Matters Today.
Aug 26

Aug 26 Wash Post Busted Pressmen’s Union in 1975 Strike. Why It Still Matters Today.

Peter Tucker
Labor, Washington Post, DC, Media

“Never pick a fight with someone who buys ink by the barrel,” Mark Twain advised. In 1975, a hard-nosed union did just that – and lost.

As Uber’s Troubles Grow, Post Fails to Disclose Owner’s Ties to Ride-Hailing Giant
Jul 19

Jul 19 As Uber’s Troubles Grow, Post Fails to Disclose Owner’s Ties to Ride-Hailing Giant

Peter Tucker
Uber/Taxi, Washington Post, DC, Media

A review of Washington Post articles on Uber from this year—during which damning revelations about the company came in waves—shows that the paper is informing readers infrequently, and not at all in the past four months, that Post owner Jeff Bezos was, and presumably still is, an Uber investor.

If You Saw Uber’s CEO Testify Before the DC Council, His Downfall May Come as No Surprise
Jun 21

Jun 21 If You Saw Uber’s CEO Testify Before the DC Council, His Downfall May Come as No Surprise

Peter Tucker
Uber/Taxi, DC

Travis Kalanick is out… For many Kalanick’s sudden departure may come as a shock. But for those who watched him testify before the DC Council five years ago, the only wonder may be that he lasted this long.

How Change Happens: 18 Acts of Resistance
May 19

May 19 How Change Happens: 18 Acts of Resistance

Peter Tucker
Book Reviews

Professionally, Wolf is a storyteller; she’s also a keen listener. And from 2010-2015 she carved out time to hear the stories of regular people – from different walks of life and parts of the globe – who, despite serious challenges, evolve into troublemakers of the best kind.

We May Be Headed to War. Thank the Media.
Apr 28

Apr 28 We May Be Headed to War. Thank the Media.

Peter Tucker
Trump, Media

The media has boxed President Trump into a corner and his only way out may be through war.

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