The Siren Song Of War: Why Pundits Beat The Drums For Iraq

Kathleen Geier writes for The National Memo: “Pundits like to imagine that they take political positions only after a careful consideration of the merits — listening to arguments, studying position papers, weighing the pros and cons, and coming to a deci…

Report: Koch bros eyeing Tribune papers

Dylan Byers writes for Politico: “Conservative billionaires Charles and David Koch are considering an offer to buy the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, and other Tribune Company properties, according to a new report in L.A. Weekly.”

Is the FCC Plotting a Giveaway to Rupert Murdoch?

Craig Aaron writes on Reader Supported News: “[A]ccording to numerous reports . . . FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski . . . [is] circulating an order at the FCC to lift the longstanding ban on one company owning both daily newspapers and TV stations in an…