Propaganda at Home--how cozy

hmmm--didn't hear much about this (ironic, yes?). Well, on July 2 the law that prohibited propaganda domestically went away, probably for good (I know, I know--but Fox and MSNBC have been it doing for years, you say. But this is different, I respond).  Worth reading just to see how easily it sells: e.g. "this way people can hear what is out there and decide for themselves" (I'm less than optimistic that Americans can find the time to sift through this kind of broadcasting w/ the appropriate skepticism).

More important than ever for our teachers to continue teaching critical reading/thinking skills, so they can recognize bunk when they see it.

You can read the entire piece yourself (don't trust me):

http://thecable.foreignpolicy.com/posts/2013/07/12/us_backs_off_propaganda_ban_spreads_government_made_news_to_americans