News Brief: Don't Let the Media Erase McCain's Far-Right Legacy (Patreon)

John McCain has died. The glowing paeans to his humanity, integrity and "straight talk" are already flooding the airwaves and internet tubes. 

In this News Brief, we discuss the media's nearly ubiquitous hagiographic treatment of a man who spent his career advocating for constant war, protecting corporate interests and routinely siding with the most powerful against the most vulnerable.

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WaPo Worships Principled, Humanitarian McCain That's Never Existed

Adam H. Johnson | July 24, 2017 | FAIR

The media’s love affair with a John McCain that never was

Adam H. Johnson | July 27, 2017 | The Los Angeles Times

CNN Celebrates 'Joy' of McCain a Day After His Genocidal Threat

Adam H. Johnson | September 12, 2017 | FAIR

The Two Main Ways Corporate Media Will Whitewash McCain's Legacy

Adam H. Johnson | December 19, 2017 | FAIR

'Human Rights Champion' John McCain Silent on Efforts to End War Crimes in Yemen

Adam H. Johnson | March 14, 2018 | truthdig

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