On AlterNet: media news

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Jon Stewart Mocks the Nonsensical Aversion to Closing Guantanamo Bay

Jason Linkins, Huffington Post. May 20, 2009.

A good hard look at politicians' ridiculous fear of Gitmo detainees.

Jesse Ventura Goes Head to Head With Sean Hannity

Jason Linkins, Huffington Post. May 19, 2009.

Former Navy SEAL, wrestler , and Minnesota Governor vs. a FOX news host. Guess who wins?

White House: We Can't Save Newspapers

Katharine Zaleski, Huffington Post. May 4, 2009.

Gibbs on newspaper bailout: "I don't know what, in all honesty, government can do about it."

Olbermann Calls Hannity's Bluff: $1000 For Every Second Of Waterboarding

Nico Pitney, Huffington Post. April 24, 2009.

MSNBC's Keith Olbermann will pay for Sean Hannity's waterboarding.

Fox News' Shepard Smith Uncensored: 'We Are America, We Do Not F**king Torture!'

Nico Pitney, Huffington Post. April 23, 2009.

"They better not do it," he said. "If we are going to be Ronald Reagan's Shining City on the Hill, we don't get to torture. We don't do it."

Is Help on the Way? Senate to Hold Newspaper Hearings

Staff, Huffington Post. April 20, 2009.

Senate newspaper hearings are set to begin May 6.

'Fix CNBC' Campaign Takes the Fight to Wall Street, Network Headquarters

Sam Stein, Huffington Post. April 8, 2009.

The Progressive Change Campaign Committee has released a genuinely funny video of the group taking its FixCNBC.com campaign to the streets.

Stephen Colbert Rips Glenn Beck to Shreds: Building His Career On 9/11

Danny Shea, Huffington Post. April 1, 2009.

Stephen Colbert ripped apart Fox News host (and New York Times cover boy) Glenn Beck Tuesday night ... and it is worth watching.

Don Imus: I Have Prostate Cancer

Danny Shea, Huffington Post. March 17, 2009.

Controversial radio host Don Imus announced Monday morning on his radio show that he has been diagnosed with Stage II Prostate Cancer.

CNBC's Erin Burnett Doesn't Believe in Unemployment Benefits (and We Have Her Email)

Adam Green, Huffington Post. March 12, 2009.

It is time to write Ms. Burnett some emails.

The Daily Show: MSNBC Is Replacing Fox News

Staff, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. December 2, 2008.

Since Fox News won't be the mouthpiece of this new administration, MSNBC steps up to fill the gap.

Is Palin Trying to Incite Violence Against Obama?

Jeffrey Feldman, Huffington Post. October 7, 2008.

How will the various agencies charged with the responsibility of protecting the Presidential candidates from violence respond?

Senate Votes to Reverse FCC Decision Allowing Media Consolidation

Josh Silver, Huffington Post. May 16, 2008.

Thursday's Senate vote is good news for everyone who is fed up with a media system, that, in the words of Jon Stewart, is "hurting America."