N.Y. Times columnist's book 'The Conscience of a Liberal' urges a proactive government to define class structure and create a larger welfare state.

Media treat viewers to terrifying stories about economic crisis, planetary 'peril' and bacterial 'monsters' and it's not even Halloween yet.

Anderson Cooper and Tom Foreman warn that global warming may be to blame for Southern California fires.

Newspapers showcase Rep. Barney Frank's plan to further 'control' the industry, virtually ignore criticism and opposition.

PBS host conducts one-sided interview devoid of objectivity with Jeremy Scahill, longtime critic of private military contractors.

Gaia theory creator says 'dark time' will leave only 500 million, 'but for those who survive, I suspect it will be rather exciting.'

Report misleads on trade relations, omits realities of Chávez's impact on Venezuela and U.S. economy.

Media hoped for the best, but warned about the worst on Oct. 19, 1987. Now, it's mostly the latter.

Business correspondent Ali Velshi admits how people 'feel' is more important than economic fundamentals.

Bottled-water industry targeted again as an environmental evil.

'Evening News' 'Follow the Money' segment gives one-sided account of a federal fraud probe in the military's food-supply operations for the Iraq war.

ABC doom story warns viewers of red flags to 'watch out' for.

Journalists compare current economic times to worst stock market drop in U.S. history.