Holier Than Tao
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Madrid — Real Madrid Condemns La Liga's Tebas Over Social Media PostReal Madrid issued a statement rebuking La Liga president Javier Tebas, escalating their long-running public dispute.
USA Today Opinion Column Backs CBS's Hiring of Ross DouthatA USA Today opinion column argues CBS made the right call adding conservative writer Ross Douthat to its commentary roster.
NPR's Hip-Hop Column Takes On Rap Media Personality DebateNPR's weekly hip-hop roundup takes up the friction between music criticism and personality-driven rap media coverage.
Australian PM Defends Social Media Reforms Amid US BacklashABC News reports Australia's prime minister is defending social media reforms after criticism from the United States.
What We Know About News18's Tribute To Journalist Payal MehtaNews18 published a personal tribute to journalist Payal Mehta, nicknamed 'Sherni,' marking a decade of shared reporting and friendship.
What We Know About the Bart Richards Award for Media CriticismNominations have opened for a U.S. prize honoring media criticism, though key details remain unconfirmed in the public call.
The Economist Examines Paw Patrol's 'Dark Underbelly'The Economist published a critical essay revisiting the preschool franchise Paw Patrol, prompting fresh scrutiny of its themes.
Why Is Luis Suarez Defending Messi Ahead of Cruz Azul Clash?Luis Suarez pushed back on social media criticism of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami before their Concacaf match with Cruz Azul.
Wichita Police Respond to Online Criticism of Two IncidentsWichita Police Department addressed social media criticism of two incidents, though officials have released few specifics publicly so far.
Columbia Journalism Review Runs Opinion Essay 'Almost Persuaded'Columbia Journalism Review's opinion desk published a piece titled "Almost Persuaded," though early wire feeds omit its argument.
Globe Opinion Says Trump's Press Fight Reaches Stars and StripesA Boston Globe opinion column places Stars and Stripes, the military's newspaper, inside a broader fight over press independence.
LA Times Contributor Says Journalism Bias Isn't Simply Left vs. RightA Los Angeles Times contributor column argues bias hampers journalism in ways neither conservative nor progressive critics typically describe.
Converse Pulls Ad, Apologizes Over Claims of Racist ImageryConverse pulled an advertisement and apologized after critics said its imagery evoked racist tropes, The Guardian reported.
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri Faces German Media Criticism, Site SaysRead Arsenal argues that German media criticism of teenage Arsenal midfielder Ethan Nwaneri could ultimately benefit the club and the player.
What We Know About Scouts' Flag Retirement CriticismHeraldNet.com reports a Scouts flag retirement ceremony drew social media criticism, though full details remain limited.
What Is Washington Post's 'Odyssey' Culture-War Op-Ed About?A Washington Post opinion column ties a renewed culture-war moment to 'The Odyssey,' and similar fights are surfacing elsewhere this fall.
Natasha Cloud Calls for WNBA to Ban Enes Kanter FreedomNatasha Cloud wants Enes Kanter Freedom barred from WNBA circles and calls the league's culture-war debate an 'intentional distraction.'
Crain's Chicago Business Argues Local News Is Civic InfrastructureA Crain's Chicago Business opinion piece contends local journalism should be funded and protected like roads or schools, not run purely as a business.
El-Sayed Faces Questions on Piker, Israel as Rogers Skips DebateAbdul El-Sayed faced pointed questions on Hasan Piker, Israel and socialist ties as Mike Rogers skipped the Michigan Senate debate.
New York — Opinion Piece Argues the News Industry Needs HelpCity & State New York ran an opinion column arguing journalism needs outside support, though its specific fixes weren't detailed in aggregation.