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That Time Archie Bunker Endorsed Ted Kennedy
Friday A/V Club: He wasn't really the character created by the late Norman Lear. But the advertisers did all they could to obscure that.
Democrats Rediscover the Rhetoric of 'Freedom.' How About Rediscovering the Policies?
We should be skeptical of some Democrats' newfound embrace of "freedom" until they abandon freedom-restricting policies.
After 'Censorship' Claims, Hulu Will Air Democrats' Abortion and Gun Ads
Plus: DeSantis threatens Miami restaurant over drag performances, Hawley blasts Amazon acquisition that might lower health care prices, and more…
A Truck Driver With a Few Thousand Bucks and an iPhone Just Toppled New Jersey's Most Powerful Lawmaker
Edward Durr's incredible upset victory over New Jersey Senate President Steve Sweeney is worth celebrating.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Wants $100,000 Fines for Social Media Companies That Deplatform Politicians
It’s a terrible idea that violates Section 230, but is it actually unconstitutional? Don’t be so sure.
'Literally Hitler' Election Mailer Is Protected by the First Amendment
Plus: Trump talks COVID-19 numbers, more demands for TikTok, how the media might blow the 2020 election, and more..
Twitter's New 'Deceptive Video' Labeling Plan Immediately Abused To Attack a Silly Joke Ad from Bloomberg
Nobody is being misled by this obviously joking debate clip. But this sort of ginned-up outrage will be used to target political opponents.
In Debate Over Political Speech Online, Facebook Has the Constitution on Its Side
As surely as winter follows fall, Republican election victories are followed by unconstitutional attempts to restrict political speech.
Aaron Sorkin, Mark Zuckerberg Feud Over Political Ads. Here's Why Sorkin's Wrong.
Plus: The ACLU sues the FBI, divorce rates are at 40-year low, and more...
Facebook Is Right to Let the Lying Trump Ad About Biden Stand
As always, the best answer to bad speech is more speech, not censorship.
Facebook Had Every Right to Reject Elizabeth Warren's Crappy Ad
Nobody in the media should be supporting an elected official trying to control what speech online platforms allow.
Trump Takes Full Ownership of His Anti-immigrant Nativism with Latest Ad
Candidates used to let political operatives do the dirty work so they could appear above it all. Not Trump.
6 of the Worst Campaign Ads This Election Cycle
Outing survivors of sexual assault, warning that Democrats "will be lynching black folk again," and other stupid campaign-ad tricks.
Facebook Removes More Fake Pages Trying to Make You Mad About Politics
If you were planning to attend an anti-right rally in D.C. next week, we've got some awkward news for you.
Google Shuts Down Political Ads in Two States Due to Difficult Reporting Guidelines
This will hurt local challengers, not the Kremlin.
Cambridge Analytica Was Doing Marketing, Not Black Magic
There's no reason for alarm (yet) over a Facebook data "breach" that benefited a firm with ties to Trump's campaign.
Sen. Feinstein's Threat to 'Do Something' to Social Media Companies Is a Bigger Danger to Democracy Than Russia
Do not ignore the self-interest of elected officials in controlling online political messaging.
BuzzFeed Banning Ads from Trump. For Similar Reasons, They Should Ban Ads from Clinton, Too.
Both candidates have terrible records on free speech.
Friday A/V Club: This Is What It Looks Like When a Political Party Splits
Republicans for Lyndon Johnson, Democrats for Richard Nixon, and the prospect of a Republicans-for-Clinton campaign
Before Huckabee's Campaign Dies in Iowa, You See The Ring
Former Gov. Mike Huckabee makes Adele parody appealing to Iowa caucus voters and the result is pretty scary.
Donald Trump Shows His Fighting Ways by Whining About Every Goddamn Thing
Promises boycott of Fox because of criticism.
Friday A/V Club: What Political Advertising Looked Like 75 Years Ago
Look out, world! Here comes Willkie!
Frank Underwood Cares: A House of Cards Political Ad
Could Frank Underwood Beat Vladimir Putin? Bitch, Please.
This Is How Incumbent Politicians Game the System to Ensure Their Own Re-Election
No matter how angry the voters, incumbents always win
Politicians Use Potential Shutdown as Fundraiser
Unsurprising, but they use everything as a fundraiser anyway
Bloomberg's Group Goes After Sen. Ayotte with Ads
Not happy with failure to support gun controls
Jay Carney Targeted by Conservative Group
Attempt to shame him for stonewalling former colleagues in the media
The Wild Campaign Film That Barry Goldwater Disowned
Ideological content aside, it's a pretty amazing piece of filmmaking.
Thomas Peterffy May Continue Pro-Market, Pro-Freedom Activism
He's ticked-off by socialism and by socially intolerant right-wingers
Independent Spending Had Little Impact on Election Results
Can folks just stop shrieking about Citizens United?
That Awkward Moment When ThinkProgress Has to Explain Market Competition to the Romney Campaign
Not every small business failure is due to the economy
Carmona's Arizona Senate Ad May Actually Benefit Flake
Ad shows GOP senators praising Dem. Carmona when he was surgeon general, but then campaign attacks them
Romney Uses BBQ Restaurant Closures to Attack Obama
But was it really an issue of competition, not the economy?
Chrysler CEO Responds to Romney's Jeep Ad
Says Romney is wrong and they aren't moving production to China
Seattle Times Journalists Protest Publisher Sponsoring Political Ads
Paper is owned and run by local family
Elections a Boon to Postal Service's Bottom Line
Obnoxious political junk mail means big bucks for failing post offices
