US 2008 Elections

Despite the unfortunate fact that presidential debates depend mostly on impressions, images and perceptions, the real purpose, namely the substance of the debating points of each candidate, is unattainable in a medium that has been referred to the “glass teat” or one that encourages us to “amuse ourselves to death”.

TRNN journalists charged with unlawful assembly
Documentary report by The Real News team arrested along with 818 people during the RNC

818 people were arrested in St. Paul, Minnesota in the days leading up to and during the Republican National Convention last week, several dozens were members of the media covering the various protests.