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My new article published at Daily Kos today! Six media companies control 90% of what you read, listen to and watch. The monopolization of media markets discourages competition. It is imperative that this bill passes in the US Congress before Trump takes office. Democracy Watch News https://lnkd.in/gCtvhBgG #journalism #press #reporter #news #network #monopoly

My article at Daily Kos. Feel free to leave a comment and let me know what you think about this article. For more of my writing you can check me out at Truthout & Democracy Watch News. https://lnkd.in/d7KREMC4 https://lnkd.in/gXDTKWg3 https://lnkd.in/gDbdSAaz #Trump #ElonMusk #Japan #USA

In Case You Missed It: My latest report for Thom Hartmann show. As Trump seeks to repress freedom of the press, the PRESS Act becomes even more important. The bill would protect journalists from govt surveillance and prosecution for refusing to reveal their sources - whistle blowers. Subscribe to my #Youtube channel for more of my news reports and original #music videos! https://lnkd.in/gfnxcdZ6 Democracy Watch News #democracy #PressFreedom

In Case You Missed This: My recent report on Thom Hartmann show. Update: 137 journalists and media workers were confirmed killed: 129 Palestinian, two Israeli, and six Lebanese. For context, a total of 69 journalists were killed in WWII, 63 in the Vietnam war... Gaza: 49 journalists were reported injured 2 journalists were reported missing 74 journalists were reported arrested. Subscribe to my #Youtube channel for more reports like this as well as my original music videos! https://lnkd.in/gw6XfvnG #democracy #freespeech #pressfreedom #Gaza #Israel

Another fake ad at #Facebook - Watch Out! #Instagram, FB & other platforms do not care if you get bamboozled by phishing expeditions as long as they get the ad revenue.. These fake retail websites offer discounts which are literally too good to be true then try to get your personal banking information. And it always gets worse around the Holidaze... The sites look professional and use corporate logos to entice you into visiting their websites. Check out my podcast report on these fake sites advertising on major social media platforms. https://lnkd.in/gzJZDp3d

The bipartisan Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act passed the US House of Representatives with a unanimous vote but Donald Trump is demanding that Republicans block the bill from passing in the US Senate. Democracy Watch News Executive Director Mark Taylor-Canfield claims that passage of the bill is essential to protect journalists from government harassment and prosecution. He quotes famous CBS News anchorman Walter Cronkite ("the most trusted man in America"): "Freedom of the press is not just important to democracy - it is democracy!" https://lnkd.in/gfnxcdZ6 Newsweek article: https://lnkd.in/ghu4aJJg New York Times: https://lnkd.in/g8cemRbD Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press: https://lnkd.in/gwy5pJYi Congress.gov: https://lnkd.in/gsze7gQ9 https://lnkd.in/gnPrZfSB. #pressfreedom #democracy #freepress #firstamendment #freespeech #trump #congress #pressact #news #journalism #media

WARNING: If you had any doubts about Trump's anti-democratic goals read this article. He is opposed to freedom of the press... 'Trump has reportedly advocated for those who 'leaked' information about his administration to be executed. He's also said that if he was reelected, he would push for reporters to be jailed and revoke the broadcast licenses of news organizations whose coverage he disapproved of." https://lnkd.in/ghu4aJJg #DemocracyWatchNews #Trump #usa #civilrights #PressFreedom #FirstAmendment

I was asked to participate in an online town hall meeting tonight with my friend and representative in Congress #PramilaJayapal, but my mind is on music and creativity - a great way to heal and find support/love from our community.I haven't been posting much at all lately and when I do it will probably be mostly #pressfreedom or #music related. I've had a beautiful time lately performing and jamming with amazing musicians at The Central Saloon (formerly Central tavern), Sea Monster Lounge, Nectar Lounge & good vibe house parties. I was born in #Seattle and moved back to this town for the music. So many talented folks here! Keep on rockin!

If you think the domestic #USA political situation is a mess, check out what's been happening on the international level... Violation of of #PressFreedom at #G20 summit + Brazil's First Lady #JanjaLulaDaSilva had some harsh words for #Tesla & #X mogul #ElonMusk and social media disinformation. https://lnkd.in/gr-QceHm #elonmusk #China #G20Summit #brazil #JoeBiden

I interviewed Washington State Democratic Party Communications Director Stephen Reed on election night. Reed addresses the national election results and the victories for Democrats in Washington State. Washington's new governor will be state attorney general #BobFerguson. #PramilaJayapal won her Congressional seat with 80% of the vote in her Seattle area district. A the time of this interview, neither VP Vice President Kamala Harris nor Republican #DonaldTrump had declared victory. #vote #election #democracy