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John Pilger

John Pilger, renowned investigative journalist and documentary film-maker, is one of only two to have twice won British journalism's top award; his documentaries have won academy awards in both the UK and the US. In a New Statesman survey of the 50 heroes of our time, Pilger came fourth behind Aung San Suu Kyi and Nelson Mandela. "John Pilger," wrote Harold Pinter, "unearths, with steely attention facts, the filthy truth. I salute him."

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Understanding the Prism leaks is understanding the rise of a new fascism
20 June 2013

It is in popular culture that the fraudulent “ideal” of America as morally superior, a “leader of the free world”, has been most effective.

Society
There is a war on ordinary people and feminists are needed at the front
06 June 2013

Once again, it’s time to ask: whose side are you on?

Newspapers
Hold the front page! We need free media not an Order of Mates
08 May 2013

In Australia, hard-won rights are being buried beneath corporate might.

UK Politics
Thatcher may be gone, but remember – her cruel influence lives on in the Labour Party
25 April 2013

When Ed Miliband paid tribute to Thatcher as a “brave” feminist hero whose achievements he personally “honoured”, you knew she hadn't died at all.

International Politics
The new propaganda is liberal. The new slavery is digital
14 March 2013

As Leni Riefenstahl said: "Propaganda always wins if you allow it".

WikiLeaks is a rare truth-teller. Smearing Julian Assange is shameful
14 February 2013

WikiLeaks is a rare example of a newsgathering organisation that exposes the truth. Julian Assange is by no means alone.

Africa
Modern times are upside down – an invasion is not news; licence to lie takes you to the movies
31 January 2013

It is as if Africa’s proud history of liberation has been consigned to oblivion by a new master’s black colonial elite.

Global Issues
Welcome to the Shammies, the media awards that recognise truly unsung talent
17 January 2013

The BBC takes the top prize.

Media
Leveson’s Punch and Judy show masks hacking on a scale you can barely imagine
06 December 2012

An exquisite display of irony.

Middle East
As Gaza is savaged again, understanding the BBC’s role requires more than sentiment
22 November 2012

We must understand the BBC as a pre-eminent state propagandist and censor by omission, says John Pilger.

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