Friday, May 22, 2020

US 45th in freedom of the press

Dump fascism continues its march in the US. As usual with other indices, Scandinavian countries top the list. From NGO Reporters Without Borders:

 "The U.S. dropped two spots on this year’s list. The report specifically calls out new leadership under President Donald Trump as the driver behind the U.S.’s fall. 'A media-bashing enthusiast, Trump has referred to reporters as "enemies of the people," the term once used by Joseph Stalin,' the report says. Trump has also attempted to block White House access to multiple media outlets, routinely uses the term 'fake news' in retaliation for critical reporting, and has called for revoking certain media outlets’ broadcasting licenses. Trump’s anti-media tweets have included a doctored pro wrestling video showing Trump body slamming an opponent who has the CNN logo superimposed over their head." 

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