An attempt to chart media brands on the fake-real spectrum

On the day, the Jan. 6 rioters were threatening politicans and sacking the U.S. capitol in Amazon Basics tactical gear. A year on, they're more likely to be posed as heroes by fawning New York Times journalists in front-page celebrations of their "defiance". The Daily Beast's Roger Sollenberger was sued after exposing one of them,… READ THE REST

Last week LAPD officer William Jones Jr. barged past his fellow cops and shot dead a man who had attacked and injured another patron at a North Hollywood department store. Firing his rifle into the uncleared building, still inhabited by terrified shoppers, Jones also killed Valentina Orellana Peralta, a young teenager trying on clothes with… READ THE REST

At The Atlantic, Amanda Mull looked into the apparent shoplifting crisis, wherein unpunishable thieves run riot thanks to legally-neutered security guards and "defunded" police. Reportage is mostly confused and inaccurate, it turns out, written up in such slippery and evasive terms that it's impossible to figure out what's even being claimed, let alone what's true.… READ THE REST

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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. If you're an adventurous type and constantly find yourself in the middle of nature, then you're no stranger to the trials of packing gear for your excursions. The hardest part can be… READ THE REST

We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. With the ongoing pandemic, working from home and at home workouts have become the new norm in our lives. What better way to unwind and escape everyday stress than with access… READ THE REST