You are using an
outdated
browser.
Please
upgrade your browser
and improve your visit to our site.
Skip Navigation
The New Republic
The New Republic
LATEST
BREAKING NEWS
POLITICS
CLIMATE
CULTURE
MAGAZINE
NEWSLETTERS
PODCASTS
GAMES
The New Republic
The New Republic
The New Republic
The New Republic
The New Republic
LATEST
BREAKING NEWS
POLITICS
CLIMATE
CULTURE
MAGAZINE
NEWSLETTERS
PODCASTS
GAMES
The New Republic
The New Republic
The New Republic
Media Matters
June 7, 2024
Talia Jane
These Desperate Far-Right Grifters Are Trying to Recruit a Militia
A new report reveals that a group of fascist has-beens is launching the most cringe militia.
May 16, 2024
Podcast
The Daily Blast with Greg Sargent
How Fox News and MAGA Media Are Already Prepping for Trump’s Next Coup
Pro-MAGA media outlets are deceiving millions to lay the groundwork to help Donald Trump overturn a loss this fall. A media watchdog explains why that’s so deeply dangerous.
November 22, 2023
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
The Big, Obvious Reason Why Elon Musk’s Anti-Media Lawsuit Will Backfire
Musk's lawsuit against Media Matters could reveal embarrassing secrets about the company's handling of far-right content.
May 5, 2023
Tori Otten
Fox Begs Media Matters to Please Stop Publishing Leaked Tucker Carlson Videos
The videos, of course, show what a creep Tucker was at Fox.
September 4, 2019
Alex Shephard
The Boundless Grift of Right-Wing Media Watchdogs
A new effort to "target" journalists has earned its conservative founders $2 million in seed money, which is probably why it exists in the first place.
April 24, 2019
Ben Schwartz
The Trigger Presidency
How shock jock comedy gave way to Donald Trump’s Republican Party
March 23, 2017
Emily Atkin
The media has essentially stopped covering climate change.
January 18, 2017
Alex Shephard
Why David Brock Will Never Be as Successful as the Koch Brothers
Say what you will about the Kochs—at least they believe in what they preach.
December 19, 2016
Clio Chang
,
Alex Shephard
What Happens to Media Matters in a Post-Hillary World?
The media watchdog was Clinton's biggest defender this election season. Now it's seeking a new identity.
August 14, 2014
Jason Zengerle
Here's Another Sign That Hillary Clinton's the New Boss in Town
Our Writers
Kate Aronoff
Climate & Energy
Matt Ford
Law & The Courts
Melissa Gira Grant
LGBTQ Rights
Jason Linkins
Power & Plutocracy
Timothy Noah
Politics & Economy
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling
Breaking News
Edith Olmsted
Breaking News
Hafiz Rashid
Breaking News
Greg Sargent
Politics & Democracy
Grace Segers
Congress & Elections
Alex Shephard
Politics & Media
Heather Souvaine Horn
Climate Change
Michael Tomasky
Politics & Ideas
About
The New Republic
’s history
1