Marcus E. Howard
@marcusehoward.bsky.social
writer | professor of journalism @northeasternu.bsky.social | mass media, politics, race & popular culture
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The Trump administration ignored questions about whether it would order the killings of those on its NSPM-7 list — even while answering our other queries. interc.pt/3XRVGGr
December 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
The Trump administration ignored questions about whether it would order the killings of those on its NSPM-7 list — even while answering our other queries. interc.pt/3XRVGGr
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ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
“Riots Raging”: The Misleading Story Fox News Told About Portland Before Trump Sent Troops
After reviewing coverage from the network and hours of social media videos that preceded Trump’s decision, ProPublica found that Fox’s portrayal of “Portland rioters” routinely instigating violence wa...
www.propublica.org
December 5, 2025 at 4:15 AM
ProPublica examined months of Fox News’ coverage and reviewed over 700 videos posted on social media.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
The network used five-year-old footage, mislabeled other dates and implied footage from elsewhere was in Portland.
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After the close of a disappointing U.N. climate summit in Brazil, "I'm extremely angry," says @brandoncwu.bsky.social. "We need a fossil fuel phase-out. We need it as fast as possible. It has to start in the Global North."
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/11/24/cop30_final_agreement_fossil_fuels
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/11/24/cop30_final_agreement_fossil_fuels
November 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
After the close of a disappointing U.N. climate summit in Brazil, "I'm extremely angry," says @brandoncwu.bsky.social. "We need a fossil fuel phase-out. We need it as fast as possible. It has to start in the Global North."
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/11/24/cop30_final_agreement_fossil_fuels
https://www.democracynow.org/2025/11/24/cop30_final_agreement_fossil_fuels
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“If you want to bully people, particularly the free press ... there’s a price to pay. And that price is going to be in the millions.”
Kansas county apologizes, agrees to pay $3M over small-town newspaper raid
“If you want to bully people, particularly the free press ... there’s a price to pay. And that price is going to be in the millions.”
bit.ly
November 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM
“If you want to bully people, particularly the free press ... there’s a price to pay. And that price is going to be in the millions.”
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Trump 2.0’s media ecosystem: influencers with government access, policy shifts at tech platforms, and multi-million dollar settlements from traditional media reut.rs/3JCl8fI
November 8, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Trump 2.0’s media ecosystem: influencers with government access, policy shifts at tech platforms, and multi-million dollar settlements from traditional media reut.rs/3JCl8fI
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BBC expected to apologise over edited Trump speech
www.channel4.com/news/bbc-exp...
www.channel4.com/news/bbc-exp...
BBC expected to apologise over edited Trump speech
The BBC is expected to apologise tomorrow after concerns were raised about its impartiality.
www.channel4.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
BBC expected to apologise over edited Trump speech
www.channel4.com/news/bbc-exp...
www.channel4.com/news/bbc-exp...
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So CBS settled Trump’s lawsuit where he frivolously sued because they edited Kamala Harris’s interview so it would fit into their air time.
Then CBS does a 73 minute interview of Trump where they made big edits from the version that was broadcast.
They aired 28 of 73 minutes.
Then CBS does a 73 minute interview of Trump where they made big edits from the version that was broadcast.
They aired 28 of 73 minutes.
November 3, 2025 at 2:00 AM
So CBS settled Trump’s lawsuit where he frivolously sued because they edited Kamala Harris’s interview so it would fit into their air time.
Then CBS does a 73 minute interview of Trump where they made big edits from the version that was broadcast.
They aired 28 of 73 minutes.
Then CBS does a 73 minute interview of Trump where they made big edits from the version that was broadcast.
They aired 28 of 73 minutes.
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🔺BREAKING: Prince Andrew is to leave Royal Lodge and get a new title, Buckingham Palace has announced
Prince Andrew to leave Royal Lodge and lose title
www.thetimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 7:08 PM
🔺BREAKING: Prince Andrew is to leave Royal Lodge and get a new title, Buckingham Palace has announced
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BREAKING: Over 460 people were reportedly killed at a hospital in western Darfur that was taken by Sudanese paramilitary forces, the WHO chief says.
Sudan's paramilitary killed hundreds including hospital patients in Darfur, residents say
Sudan's paramilitary forces have killed hundreds, including patients in a hospital, after seizing el-Fasher city in Darfur.
bit.ly
October 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
BREAKING: Over 460 people were reportedly killed at a hospital in western Darfur that was taken by Sudanese paramilitary forces, the WHO chief says.
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She wants to win back right-wing voters drawn to younger, populist outfits. She has railed against misbehaving foreigners and opposes reform on bellwether social issues. Yet Japan has nonetheless struck a blow for gender equality econ.st/472vcHF
Photo: Reuters
Photo: Reuters
October 22, 2025 at 1:00 AM
She wants to win back right-wing voters drawn to younger, populist outfits. She has railed against misbehaving foreigners and opposes reform on bellwether social issues. Yet Japan has nonetheless struck a blow for gender equality econ.st/472vcHF
Photo: Reuters
Photo: Reuters
You need historic preservation approval just to paint some old homes, but can bulldoze the White House?
Demolition crews have begun tearing down part of the White House to build President Trump’s long-desired ballroom — despite his pledge that construction of the $250 million addition wouldn’t “interfere” with the existing building. https://wapo.st/4hl7jyF
October 20, 2025 at 8:17 PM
You need historic preservation approval just to paint some old homes, but can bulldoze the White House?
What a headline.
The Trump administration is considering a radical overhaul of the U.S. refugee system that would slash the program and give preference to English speakers, white South Africans and Europeans who oppose migration. nyti.ms/4qjRk8b
October 16, 2025 at 10:34 AM
What a headline.
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BREAKING: Journalists exited the Pentagon after refusing to agree to the Trump administration's new restrictions on access.
Journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to new reporting rules
Journalists at the Pentagon turned in access badges and cleaned out their workspaces on Wednesday, the price for refusing to agree to new restrictions on their jobs being removal from being at the seat of U.S. military power.
bit.ly
October 15, 2025 at 8:42 PM
BREAKING: Journalists exited the Pentagon after refusing to agree to the Trump administration's new restrictions on access.
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CNN, Fox News, ABC News, CBS News and NBC News refuse to sign the Pentagon's new press policy in a joint statement.
Read more here: variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Read more here: variety.com/2025/tv/news...
October 14, 2025 at 7:50 PM
CNN, Fox News, ABC News, CBS News and NBC News refuse to sign the Pentagon's new press policy in a joint statement.
Read more here: variety.com/2025/tv/news...
Read more here: variety.com/2025/tv/news...
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EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.
Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇
Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇
‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat
Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.
www.politico.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:22 PM
EXCLUSIVE: Thousands of leaked messages show leaders of Young Republican groups joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape in a private Telegram chat.
Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇
Inside rising GOP leaders’ racist chats — obtained by POLITICO and spanning more than 7 months👇
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As CBS News undergoes a regime change under Paramount's new ownership, John Oliver is alarmed by the new hire.
‘Last Week Tonight’: John Oliver Explains Why Bari Weiss Taking Over CBS News Is “Especially Alarming,” Says Potential Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Is “Not Ideal”
As CBS News undergoes a regime change under Paramount's new ownership, John Oliver is alarmed by the new hire.
bit.ly
October 13, 2025 at 5:00 AM
As CBS News undergoes a regime change under Paramount's new ownership, John Oliver is alarmed by the new hire.
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The Trump administration said it will require journalists at the Pentagon to pledge they won’t gather any information that hasn’t been authorized for release.
Under the policy, the Pentagon may revoke press passes for anyone it deems a security threat.
Under the policy, the Pentagon may revoke press passes for anyone it deems a security threat.
Pentagon demands journalists pledge to not obtain unauthorized material
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is imposing strict new rules that would severely limit the ability of journalists to report on the Pentagon.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 20, 2025 at 12:30 AM
The Trump administration said it will require journalists at the Pentagon to pledge they won’t gather any information that hasn’t been authorized for release.
Under the policy, the Pentagon may revoke press passes for anyone it deems a security threat.
Under the policy, the Pentagon may revoke press passes for anyone it deems a security threat.
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Jimmy Kimmel‘s late-night talk show is being suspended ABC over his viral comments about Charlie Kirk. A network spokesperson says that 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' will be “pre-empted indefinitely" bit.ly/4puQ29U
September 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Jimmy Kimmel‘s late-night talk show is being suspended ABC over his viral comments about Charlie Kirk. A network spokesperson says that 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' will be “pre-empted indefinitely" bit.ly/4puQ29U
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Breaking news: Robert Redford, the big-screen idol turned Oscar-winning director, independent film advocate and environmental activist, died at 89.
Robert Redford, Screen Idol Turned Director and Activist, Dies at 89
He made serious topics like grief and political corruption resonate with the masses, in no small part because of his own star power.
nyti.ms
September 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Breaking news: Robert Redford, the big-screen idol turned Oscar-winning director, independent film advocate and environmental activist, died at 89.
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Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
The Washington Post Fired Me — But My Voice Will Not Be Silenced.
I spoke out against hatred and violence in America — and it cost me my job.
substack.com
September 15, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Some personal news:
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
I've been fired from the Washington Post in the aftermath of the Charlie Kirk shooting.
Thread incoming.
substack.com/@karenattiah...
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Breaking news: Donald Trump has called for US companies to stop reporting quarterly results, adding that a shift to publishing figures twice a year will save them cash and allow executives to focus on their businesses. on.ft.com/47K1KHk
September 15, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Breaking news: Donald Trump has called for US companies to stop reporting quarterly results, adding that a shift to publishing figures twice a year will save them cash and allow executives to focus on their businesses. on.ft.com/47K1KHk
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Within 24 hours of Charlie Kirk’s killing, an assistant dean at a Tennessee college, a communications staffer for an NFL team, a Next Door employee in Milwaukee, and the co-owner of a Cincinnati barbecue restaurant were fired after posting about it.
Workers are getting fired, placed on leave over Charlie Kirk posts
Reactions to the conservative activist’s killing have become a litmus test for employers’ tolerance for political speech by employees, in public and private.
wapo.st
September 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Within 24 hours of Charlie Kirk’s killing, an assistant dean at a Tennessee college, a communications staffer for an NFL team, a Next Door employee in Milwaukee, and the co-owner of a Cincinnati barbecue restaurant were fired after posting about it.
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BREAKING: Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in Gaza killed at least 15 people, including three journalists, one of whom worked for Reuters, Palestinian health officials said reut.rs/45OFPfr
August 25, 2025 at 8:34 AM
BREAKING: Israeli strikes on Nasser Hospital in Gaza killed at least 15 people, including three journalists, one of whom worked for Reuters, Palestinian health officials said reut.rs/45OFPfr
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The conservative network Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming a voting equipment company by spreading lies about President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss, according to documents filed Monday.
https://to.pbs.org/4mpQLr0
https://to.pbs.org/4mpQLr0
Newsmax to pay $67M in defamation case over false 2020 election claims
The conservative network Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming a voting equipment company by spreading lies about President Donald Trump’s 2020 election los...
www.pbs.org
August 18, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The conservative network Newsmax will pay $67 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of defaming a voting equipment company by spreading lies about President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss, according to documents filed Monday.
https://to.pbs.org/4mpQLr0
https://to.pbs.org/4mpQLr0
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Breaking news: President Trump announced that he would place the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department under direct federal control and deploy the National Guard to the streets of D.C. to fight crime and clear the city of its homeless population.
Trump readies federal moves on D.C. crime, takes over D.C. police
The president is planning to flex his law enforcement power over Washington, declaring that he would clear the city of homeless people and crack down on crime.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 11, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Breaking news: President Trump announced that he would place the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department under direct federal control and deploy the National Guard to the streets of D.C. to fight crime and clear the city of its homeless population.