TK News by Matt Taibbi

TK News by Matt Taibbi

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People Can Win

We've been trained to think that endless rule by tiny minorities of really horrible people is the natural order of things, but that turns out to be just another lie Open in app or onlinePeople Can WinWe've been trained to think that endless rule by tiny minorities of really horrible people is the na

6 hours ago

The Democrats Have Lost the Plot

Reclaiming some time, from a House hearing on free speech Open in app or onlineThe Democrats Have Lost the PlotReclaiming some time, from a House hearing on free speechMatt TaibbiMar 10PreviewSaveTestifying with Michael Shellenberger before a House Subcommittee was one of the more surreal experience

2 weeks ago

My Statement to Congress

In testimony to the House Judiciary Committee about the Twitter Files, a few words about why state-funded "anti-disformation" and free speech can't coexist Open in app or onlineMy Statement to CongressIn testimony to the House Judiciary Committee about the Twitter Files, a few words about why state-

2 weeks ago

The Original Sin of the "Anti-Disinformation" Movement

Buried in the history of the Global Engagement Center is a kernel of misunderstanding that may have spawned a generation of false panics Open in app or onlineThe Original Sin of the "Anti-Disinformation" MovementBuried in the history of the Global Engagement Center is a kernel of misunderstanding th

3 weeks ago

The West's Betrayal of Freedom

Westerners once endlessly propagandized "freedom" as the ultimate democratic virtue.Now, in fear of revolt, the leaders of these countries are mounting an opposite campaign Open in app or onlineThe West's Betrayal of FreedomWesterners once endlessly propagandized "freedom" as the ultimate democratic

1 month ago

Thank You

Just wanted to thank the overwhelming number of people who responded to the call for freelance help yesterday.Ive reached out to some already, Thank YouMatt TaibbiFeb 12SaveJust wanted to thank the overwhelming number of people who responded to the call for freelance help yesterday.Ive reached out t

1 month ago

Take a Bow, Columbia Journalism Review

The venerable watchdog publication breaks legacy media ranks with a massive rebuke of Trump-Russia coverage.Interview with the report's dogged author, Jeff Gerth Open in app or onlineTake a Bow, Columbia Journalism ReviewThe venerable watchdog publication breaks legacy media ranks with a massive reb

1 month ago

Government By Panic

We may never know if it was spying, but the Chinese balloon served its purpose, feeding our political establishment's tireless efforts to keep the public freaked out Open in app or onlineGovernment By PanicWe may never know if it was spying, but the Chinese balloon served its purpose, feeding our po

1 month ago

Hamilton 68: Brief Addendum

Comparing their response Friday to the site's original mission statement Open in app or onlineHamilton 68: Brief AddendumComparing their response Friday to the site's original mission statementMatt TaibbiJan 29SaveListenHamilton 68 responded to a #TwitterFiles thread Friday with a series of claims,

1 month ago

Responding to Hamilton 68

After refusing to answer questions pre-publication, Hamilton 68 and Clint Watts printed a response to the Twitter files that's both laughable and damning Open in app or onlineResponding to Hamilton 68After refusing to answer questions pre-publication, Hamilton 68 and Clint Watts printed a response t

1 month ago

TK News is Now "Racket"

The placeholder name did its job, but a long-awaited title change is finally here Open in app or onlineTK News is Now "Racket"The placeholder name did its job, but a long-awaited title change is finally hereMatt TaibbiJan 24SaveListenLong-time subscribers know the story.When I planned a move to Subs

2 months ago

TK Mashup: "Children of the COVID"

The latest tour de force by Matt Orfalea reminds us of the insane media scaremongering about children and COVID Open in app or onlineTK Mashup: "Children of the COVID"The latest tour de force by Matt Orfalea reminds us of the insane media scaremongering about children and COVID Matt Orfalea and Matt

2 months ago

America Needs Truth and Reconciliation on Russiagate

The #TwitterFiles offer just the latest reasons why, but it's long been obvious that unwinding the Big Lie would be a key first step on this country's road to healing Open in app or onlineAmerica Needs Truth and Reconciliation on RussiagateThe #TwitterFiles offer just the latest reasons why, but it'

2 months ago

On MSNBC and "Authoritarianism"

A brief response to the latest hit piece Open in app or onlineOn MSNBC and "Authoritarianism"A brief response to the latest hit pieceMatt TaibbiJan 9SaveListenFrom top left: Watts, Wallace, Vance, Twitty, Rosenberg, Rangappa, Rhodes, Painter, McCaffrey, Kirschner, Kaytal, Haq, Figliuzzi, Brennan, Ba

2 months ago

Activism, Uncensored: Drag Event Protests in 2022

Ford Fischer's News2Share crew, with a sharp eye and careful detachment, captures a long year of Americans arguing furiously Open in app or onlineActivism, Uncensored: Drag Event Protests in 2022Ford Fischer's News2Share crew, with a sharp eye and careful detachment, captures a long year of American

2 months ago

Twitter Files: Links to Web Versions of Two Threads

"How Twitter Let the Intelligence Community In" and "Twitter and the FBI Belly Button," on TK in easily readable form Open in app or onlineTwitter Files: Links to Web Versions of Two Threads"How Twitter Let the Intelligence Community In" and "Twitter and the FBI Belly Button," on TK in easily readab

2 months ago

Twitter Files: Twitter and the FBI "Belly Button"

Twitter tried to balk at cooperating with government agencies deemed "political." In the end, it allowed everyone access through the FBI "Belly Button" Open in app or onlineTwitter Files: Twitter and the FBI "Belly Button"Twitter tried to balk at cooperating with government agencies deemed "politica

2 months ago