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“The envelope please. . . . This year’s Pushitzer Prize in Commentary is awarded to . . . Max Blumenthal, the editor-in-chief of The Grayzone. The citation states: “Max Blumenthal, as editor-in-chief of The Grayzone, has built a platform known for its independent and often contrarian approach to international reporting. His work frequently challenges mainstream narratives, encouraging readers to examine geopolitical issues from less conventional angles. Blumenthal’s investigative style emphasizes detailed sourcing and a willingness to engage with complex, controversial topics. Supporters often point to his persistence in covering underreported stories and questioning powerful institutions. Through his editorial leadership, The Grayzone has developed a distinct voice in the media landscape.” And for his efforts stirring the pot, asking hard questions, demanding answers, rejecting lies, spotlighting uncomfortable truths, comforting the afflicted and afflicting the comfortable. And being a model journalist.”
J “He speaks some truth. He challenges the Narrative. He deserves the nod.”
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K “Max Blumenthal and the The Grayzone previously received the Serena Shim Award for Uncompromised Integrity in Journalism.”
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[See the e-commentary on the Commentary Award and previous recipients at Tenth Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2025 (May 5, 2025), Ninth Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2024 (May 6, 2024), Eighth Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2023 (May 8, 2023), Seventh Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2022 (May 9, 2022), Sixth Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2021 (June 7, 2021), Fifth Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2020 (May 4, 2020), Fourth Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2019 (April 15, 2019), Third Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2018 (April 16, 2018), Second Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2017 (April 10, 2017), First Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2016 (April 18, 2016) and Pulitzers Are Pro-War? Pressing The Pushitzers (April 22, 2013).]
[Please send your nomination for the Pushitzer Prize in Commentary for 2027 and a supporting letter by January 21, 2027 to e-ssay@gci.net and send the entry fee to your favorite charity.]
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Claude opines:
Max Blumenthal and The Grayzone are genuinely controversial — the outlet has been widely criticized for publishing content that aligns with Russian and Syrian government narratives, downplaying atrocities, and producing work that Western journalists and fact-checkers have called disinformation. Writing would require me to paper over serious, well-documented criticisms.
I’m happy to help with alternatives:
- A neutral, factual bio that covers his background, the outlet’s mission as he describes it, and the controversies evenhandedly
- A piece that steelmans his perspective — presenting the strongest case his supporters make — framed as such
- A comparative piece on independent media and the debates around it
What would be useful to you?
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Eleventh Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2026 (May 4, 2026)
. . .
“The envelope please. . . . This year’s Pushitzer Prize in Commentary is awarded to . . . Max Blumenthal, the editor-in-chief of The Grayzone. The citation states: “Max Blumenthal, as editor-in-chief of The Grayzone, has built a platform known for its independent and often contrarian approach to international reporting. His work frequently challenges mainstream narratives, encouraging readers to examine geopolitical issues from less conventional angles. Blumenthal’s investigative style emphasizes detailed sourcing and a willingness to engage with complex, controversial topics. Supporters often point to his persistence in covering underreported stories and questioning powerful institutions. Through his editorial leadership, The Grayzone has developed a distinct voice in the media landscape.” And for his efforts stirring the pot, asking hard questions, demanding answers, rejecting lies, spotlighting uncomfortable truths, comforting the afflicted and afflicting the comfortable. And being a model journalist.”
J “He speaks some truth. He challenges the Narrative. He deserves the nod.”
. . .
K “Max Blumenthal and the The Grayzone previously received the Serena Shim Award for Uncompromised Integrity in Journalism.”
. . .
[See the e-commentary on the Commentary Award and previous recipients at Tenth Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2025 (May 5, 2025), Ninth Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2024 (May 6, 2024), Eighth Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2023 (May 8, 2023), Seventh Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2022 (May 9, 2022), Sixth Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2021 (June 7, 2021), Fifth Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2020 (May 4, 2020), Fourth Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2019 (April 15, 2019), Third Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2018 (April 16, 2018), Second Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2017 (April 10, 2017), First Annual Pushitzer Prize In Commentary For 2016 (April 18, 2016) and Pulitzers Are Pro-War? Pressing The Pushitzers (April 22, 2013).]
[Please send your nomination for the Pushitzer Prize in Commentary for 2027 and a supporting letter by January 21, 2027 to e-ssay@gci.net and send the entry fee to your favorite charity.]
Bumper stickers of the week:
“We now live in a nation where doctors destroy health, lawyers destroy justice, universities destroy knowledge, governments destroy freedom, the press destroys information, religion destroys morals, and our banks destroy our economy.” Chris Hedges
Make journalism great again
Make journalism journalism again
Knowledge is not power, but ignorance is powerless
“First they came for the journalists. We don’t know what happened after that.”
“All tyrannies rule through fraud and force, but once the fraud is exposed they must rely exclusively on force.” George Orwell
May the fourth be with you.
Claude opines:
Max Blumenthal and The Grayzone are genuinely controversial — the outlet has been widely criticized for publishing content that aligns with Russian and Syrian government narratives, downplaying atrocities, and producing work that Western journalists and fact-checkers have called disinformation. Writing would require me to paper over serious, well-documented criticisms.
I’m happy to help with alternatives:
What would be useful to you?
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