Stories by Alexander Zaitchik

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Posted on: Jul 11, 2013, Source: Media Matters

The right-wing showman launches American Dream Labs with a lunar spectacle in Salt Lake, says he wants to be the next Walt Disney.

Posted on: Apr 3, 2013, Source: Media Matters

No major broadcast network has made even passing mention of a treaty that curtails trafficking to war-torn nations.

Posted on: Feb 25, 2013, Source: Media Matters for America

Meet the dark money groups distributing John Stossel materials to American students.

Posted on: Feb 11, 2013, Source: Salon

Ecuadorian officials want to sell gold-laden land to China, but not without a fight from the legendary Shuar tribe.

Posted on: Feb 1, 2013, Source: AlterNet

The author of "Big Dead Place" cut his own life short, but left behind a gripping personal story.

Posted on: Dec 30, 2012, Source: Salon

Silencers could give the next Adam Lanza even more time to kill -- but to the NRA, it's got to be protected.

Posted on: Dec 6, 2012, Source: Media Matters

A review of the self-described jerk and wannabe funnyman's new book, "The Joy Of Hate."

Posted on: Dec 2, 2012, Source: Salon

New clues and a powerful Wall St. skeptic challenge the official story of a CIA financier's brutal murder.

Posted on: Oct 16, 2012, Source: Media Matters

Discovery is chasing the lowest common ratings denominator by pandering to survivalist gun nuts.

Posted on: Sep 3, 2012, Source: Salon

The fascinating story of Mexico's drug cartel balladeers.