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Amid the Howl of the Pandemic the Silence of the Climate Watchdogs

Mark Hertsgaard Columbia Journalism Review
Keystone XL protesters carry a replica pipeline.
The press focus on COVID-19 has distracted it from its watchdog function on key issues like the climate crisis. US newsrooms must cover the climate crisis, and expand the coronavirus story to include those who are profiteering from the pandemic.

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One America News | John Oliver

One America News is a far-right news network embraced by President Trump at his coronavirus press briefings. John Oliver takes a look at who they are, how they report, and why they could be a big problem during the pandemic.