New York Times Leaves Out Nuances in Portugal Story
A puff piece about Portugal’s left-wing government glosses over the accomplishments of its right-wing predecessor.
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American Right Loses Its Mind, Catalans Escalate Legal Fight
Fox News is freaking out. Catalonia sues a Spanish judge. Portugal may not be a role model for social democrats.
American Media Divide Generations, Labour Attempts to Divide Conservatives
Right-wing media widen the generational gap in the United States. Labour tests the loyalty of Brexit-wary Conservatives.
Macron Has Not Saved Europe All By Himself
The Frenchman has lifted liberal spirits, but he did not defeat the nativist insurgency.
Reminder Not to Rely on American and British News About Europe
What happened to Germany’s “worst political crisis since the 1940s”?
People’s Party Should Leave Catalan Media Alone
Attempts to force journalists to be “neutral” are misguided and getting out of hand.
English-Language Media Hype Collapse of German Coalition Talks
American and British reporters immediately reach for comparisons with Brexit and Trump.
Don’t Exaggerate Russian Meddling in the Catalan Independence Crisis
Yes, Russia tried to exacerbate the crisis, but it didn’t create Catalan separatism.
British Struggle to Understand Spain’s Reaction to Catalan Referendum
They managed two referendums in three years. Why can’t the Spanish let the Catalans vote?
Mixed Views from France on Catalan Referendum
Most French media call on Catalan and Spanish leaders to work out a compromise.
Catalan Referendum Animates Flemish, Leaves Dutch Cold
Flemish media are overwhelmingly sympathetic in their coverage. The Dutch show little interest.
Partisan Divide in German Views on Catalan Referendum
The left sympathizes. Conservatives can’t look past the illegality of the planned vote.
Don’t Rely on American and British News About Europe
English-language journalists tend to project their own doubts about the EU on the people living in it.
Clinton’s Emails Crowd Out Trump Scandals for No Good Reason
While her Republican rival is embroiled in too many scandals to count, Hillary Clinton’s emails are back in the news.
Reporters Can’t Find Balance Between Clinton, Trump
There is no moral equivalence between the candidates. Journalists shouldn’t try to establish one.