Axios was founded in 2016 by former Politico journalists Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, and Roy Schwartz, then launched to the public in 2017 with the mission of delivering snappy, bulleted news in 300 words or less. In 2022, Cox Enterprises acquired the outlet, tying it to a broader media conglomerate with substantial corporate partnerships. Though…
Media Hall of Shame: Politico
Politico emerged in 2007 with a bold promise: to provide real-time, granular, and relentless coverage of American politics. It branded itself as the outlet for political insiders—the kind of publication that congressional aides, lobbyists, and executive branch staffers check every morning before their second cup of coffee. With its focus on Capitol Hill maneuvering, campaign…
Enemies in the Newsroom: How Media Bias Shapes Anti-Israel Narratives
In the modern information age, the way a story is told can be as influential as the facts themselves. This is especially true when it comes to international affairs, where few issues ignite as much controversy—or as much journalistic bias—as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. For decades, the mainstream media has portrayed Israel in ways that often…