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Mint Press News was founded in January 2012 by Mnar A. Muhawesh, a Minnesota-born daughter of Palestinian immigrants, and journalism graduate of [[St. Cloud State University]]. MPN said it was a for-profit “regular news organization,” with an initial three-year break-even business plan based on advertising.<ref name=Brauer/> In January 2012 MPN's investors were said to be unnamed "retired businesspeople" — described by ''[[MinnPost]]'' as "unfortunate for a journalism operation fighting alongside people seeking transparency."<ref name=Brauer>David Brauer, ''[[MinnPost]]'', 18 January 2012, [http://www.minnpost.com/david-brauer-blog/2012/01/who-mintpress-and-why-are-they-doing-all-hiring#94-34403 Who is MintPress and why are they doing all this hiring?]</ref> A "key adviser" of MPN is the editor's father-in-law Odeh Muhawesh, a businessman and adjunct theology professor at the [[University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)|University of St. Thomas]], a [[Catholic]] liberal arts university in the [[Twin Cities]].<ref name=Brauer/><ref>[[University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)|University of St. Thomas]], [http://www.stthomas.edu/theology/faculty/omuhawesh.htm Muhawesh, Odeh]</ref> |
Mint Press News was founded in January 2012 by Mnar A. Muhawesh, a Minnesota-born daughter of Palestinian immigrants, and journalism graduate of [[St. Cloud State University]]. MPN said it was a for-profit “regular news organization,” with an initial three-year break-even business plan based on advertising.<ref name=Brauer/> In January 2012 MPN's investors were said to be unnamed "retired businesspeople" — described by ''[[MinnPost]]'' as "unfortunate for a journalism operation fighting alongside people seeking transparency."<ref name=Brauer>David Brauer, ''[[MinnPost]]'', 18 January 2012, [http://www.minnpost.com/david-brauer-blog/2012/01/who-mintpress-and-why-are-they-doing-all-hiring#94-34403 Who is MintPress and why are they doing all this hiring?]</ref> A "key adviser" of MPN is the editor's father-in-law Odeh Muhawesh, a businessman and adjunct theology professor at the [[University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)|University of St. Thomas]], a [[Catholic]] liberal arts university in the [[Twin Cities]].<ref name=Brauer/><ref>[[University of St. Thomas (Minnesota)|University of St. Thomas]], [http://www.stthomas.edu/theology/faculty/omuhawesh.htm Muhawesh, Odeh]</ref> |
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In August 2013, MPN contributors Dale Gavlak and Yahya Ababneh reported<ref>''Mint Press News'', "EXCLUSIVE: Syrians In Ghouta Claim Saudi-Supplied Rebels Behind Chemical Attack," Aug. 29, 2013. http://www.mintpressnews.com/witnesses-of-gas-attack-say-saudis-supplied-rebels-with-chemical-weapons/168135/</ref> that [[Syrian rebels]] and local residents in [[Ghouta]], [[Syria]] alleged in interviews that the [[Al-Nusra Front]] was responsible for the [[2013 Ghouta chemical attacks|chemical weapons incidents in Ghouta]]; those interviewed claimed that weapons had been delivered to untrained fighters and "some of the fighters handled the weapons improperly and set off the explosions." The report was "widely circulated"<ref>Bryant Jordan, 10 September 2013, [[military.com]], [http://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/09/10/white-house-mum-on-rebel-chem-weapons-use.html White House Mum on Rebel Chem Weapons Use]</ref> and was cited among others by [[Military.com]], the [[Voice of Russia]], [[Press TV]], Spanish newspaper ''[[ABC (newspaper)|ABC]], ''[[ConsortiumNews.com]] and [[Infowars.com|InfoWars]].<ref>[[Voice of Russia]], 30 August 2013, [http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2013_08_30/Syrian-rebels-take-responsibility-for-the-chemical-attack-admitting-the-weapons-were-provided-by-Saudis-1203/ 'Syrian rebels take responsibility for the chemical attack admitting the weapons were provided by Saudis' - source ]</ref><ref>[[infowars.com]], 30 August 2013, [http://www.infowars.com/exclusive-syrians-in-ghouta-claim-saudi-supplied-rebels-behind-chemical-attack/ EXCLUSIVE: Syrians In Ghouta Claim Saudi-Supplied Rebels Behind Chemical Attack]</ref><ref>Lisa Pease, [[ConsortiumNews.com]], 4 September 2013, [http://consortiumnews.com/2013/09/04/the-still-sketchy-intel-on-syria/ The Still-Sketchy Intel on Syria]</ref><ref>[[Press TV]], 1 September 2013, [http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/08/30/321260/syria-militants-use-saudisupplied-gas/ Saudi Prince Bandar behind chemical attack in Syria: Report]</ref><ref>''[[ABC (newspaper)|ABC]]'', 2 September 2013, [http://www.abc.es/internacional/20130831/abci-siria-quimicas-rebeldes-201308311738.html Una colaboradora de AP afirma que el ataque en Damasco fue obra de los rebeldes]</ref> [[Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting]] wrote that there were "gaps in the ... account" and characterized the article as "honest about the limits of its knowledge."<ref>Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, "Which Syrian Chemical Attack Account Is More Credible?" Sept. 1, 2013. http://www.fair.org/blog/2013/09/01/which-syrian-chemical-attack-account-is-more-credible/</ref> [[PJ Media]] responded by claiming MPN had "anti-U.S. and anti-Saudi links, as well as ties to the Occupy movement," |
In August 2013, MPN contributors Dale Gavlak and Yahya Ababneh reported<ref>''Mint Press News'', "EXCLUSIVE: Syrians In Ghouta Claim Saudi-Supplied Rebels Behind Chemical Attack," Aug. 29, 2013. http://www.mintpressnews.com/witnesses-of-gas-attack-say-saudis-supplied-rebels-with-chemical-weapons/168135/</ref> that [[Syrian rebels]] and local residents in [[Ghouta]], [[Syria]] alleged in interviews that the [[Al-Nusra Front]] was responsible for the [[2013 Ghouta chemical attacks|chemical weapons incidents in Ghouta]]; those interviewed claimed that weapons had been delivered to untrained fighters and "some of the fighters handled the weapons improperly and set off the explosions." The report was "widely circulated"<ref>Bryant Jordan, 10 September 2013, [[military.com]], [http://www.military.com/daily-news/2013/09/10/white-house-mum-on-rebel-chem-weapons-use.html White House Mum on Rebel Chem Weapons Use]</ref> and was cited among others by [[Military.com]], the [[Voice of Russia]], [[Press TV]], Spanish newspaper ''[[ABC (newspaper)|ABC]], ''[[ConsortiumNews.com]] and [[Infowars.com|InfoWars]].<ref>[[Voice of Russia]], 30 August 2013, [http://voiceofrussia.com/news/2013_08_30/Syrian-rebels-take-responsibility-for-the-chemical-attack-admitting-the-weapons-were-provided-by-Saudis-1203/ 'Syrian rebels take responsibility for the chemical attack admitting the weapons were provided by Saudis' - source ]</ref><ref>[[infowars.com]], 30 August 2013, [http://www.infowars.com/exclusive-syrians-in-ghouta-claim-saudi-supplied-rebels-behind-chemical-attack/ EXCLUSIVE: Syrians In Ghouta Claim Saudi-Supplied Rebels Behind Chemical Attack]</ref><ref>Lisa Pease, [[ConsortiumNews.com]], 4 September 2013, [http://consortiumnews.com/2013/09/04/the-still-sketchy-intel-on-syria/ The Still-Sketchy Intel on Syria]</ref><ref>[[Press TV]], 1 September 2013, [http://www.presstv.ir/detail/2013/08/30/321260/syria-militants-use-saudisupplied-gas/ Saudi Prince Bandar behind chemical attack in Syria: Report]</ref><ref>''[[ABC (newspaper)|ABC]]'', 2 September 2013, [http://www.abc.es/internacional/20130831/abci-siria-quimicas-rebeldes-201308311738.html Una colaboradora de AP afirma que el ataque en Damasco fue obra de los rebeldes]</ref> [[Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting]] wrote that there were "gaps in the ... account" and characterized the article as "honest about the limits of its knowledge."<ref>Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, "Which Syrian Chemical Attack Account Is More Credible?" Sept. 1, 2013. http://www.fair.org/blog/2013/09/01/which-syrian-chemical-attack-account-is-more-credible/</ref> [[PJ Media]] responded by claiming MPN had "anti-U.S. and anti-Saudi links, as well as ties to the Occupy movement," characterising Mint Press, the outlet behind the story of rebels being responsible for gassing themselves in Ghouta, as being engaged in "Shia '[[advocacy journalism]]' " based on reports that MPN founder Muhawesh was a [[Shia Islam|Shia]] Muslim who hired a start-up slate of experienced correspondents with funds from mysterious unnamed investors.<ref>Bridget Johnson, [[PJ Media]], 31 August 2013, [http://pjmedia.com/tatler/2013/08/31/shia-advocacy-journalism-behind-story-claiming-saudis-gave-rebels-chemical-weapons Shia ‘Advocacy Journalism’ Behind Story Claiming Saudis Gave Rebels Chemical Weapons]</ref> |
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Revision as of 13:52, 19 September 2013
Type of site | News website |
|---|---|
| Available in | English |
| URL | mintpressnews |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Registration | Optional |
| Launched | 2012 |
Mint Press News (MPN) is an American news website established in January 2012, based in Minnesota.[1] The website describes itself as covering "national politics, foreign affairs, energy, the environment and civil liberties through the lens of social justice and human rights." In September 2013 it listed ten writers on its website, including reporters and producers with ties to other world news outlets including the BBC, National Public Radio, the Associated Press, CounterPunch, Al Jazeera English, The Guardian, Truthout, AlterNet and others.[2]
History
Mint Press News was founded in January 2012 by Mnar A. Muhawesh, a Minnesota-born daughter of Palestinian immigrants, and journalism graduate of St. Cloud State University. MPN said it was a for-profit “regular news organization,” with an initial three-year break-even business plan based on advertising.[1] In January 2012 MPN's investors were said to be unnamed "retired businesspeople" — described by MinnPost as "unfortunate for a journalism operation fighting alongside people seeking transparency."[1] A "key adviser" of MPN is the editor's father-in-law Odeh Muhawesh, a businessman and adjunct theology professor at the University of St. Thomas, a Catholic liberal arts university in the Twin Cities.[1][3]
In August 2013, MPN contributors Dale Gavlak and Yahya Ababneh reported[4] that Syrian rebels and local residents in Ghouta, Syria alleged in interviews that the Al-Nusra Front was responsible for the chemical weapons incidents in Ghouta; those interviewed claimed that weapons had been delivered to untrained fighters and "some of the fighters handled the weapons improperly and set off the explosions." The report was "widely circulated"[5] and was cited among others by Military.com, the Voice of Russia, Press TV, Spanish newspaper ABC, ConsortiumNews.com and InfoWars.[6][7][8][9][10] Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting wrote that there were "gaps in the ... account" and characterized the article as "honest about the limits of its knowledge."[11] PJ Media responded by claiming MPN had "anti-U.S. and anti-Saudi links, as well as ties to the Occupy movement," characterising Mint Press, the outlet behind the story of rebels being responsible for gassing themselves in Ghouta, as being engaged in "Shia 'advocacy journalism' " based on reports that MPN founder Muhawesh was a Shia Muslim who hired a start-up slate of experienced correspondents with funds from mysterious unnamed investors.[12]
References
- ^ a b c d David Brauer, MinnPost, 18 January 2012, Who is MintPress and why are they doing all this hiring?
- ^ Mint Press News, About MPN, accessed 4 September 2013
- ^ University of St. Thomas, Muhawesh, Odeh
- ^ Mint Press News, "EXCLUSIVE: Syrians In Ghouta Claim Saudi-Supplied Rebels Behind Chemical Attack," Aug. 29, 2013. http://www.mintpressnews.com/witnesses-of-gas-attack-say-saudis-supplied-rebels-with-chemical-weapons/168135/
- ^ Bryant Jordan, 10 September 2013, military.com, White House Mum on Rebel Chem Weapons Use
- ^ Voice of Russia, 30 August 2013, 'Syrian rebels take responsibility for the chemical attack admitting the weapons were provided by Saudis' - source
- ^ infowars.com, 30 August 2013, EXCLUSIVE: Syrians In Ghouta Claim Saudi-Supplied Rebels Behind Chemical Attack
- ^ Lisa Pease, ConsortiumNews.com, 4 September 2013, The Still-Sketchy Intel on Syria
- ^ Press TV, 1 September 2013, Saudi Prince Bandar behind chemical attack in Syria: Report
- ^ ABC, 2 September 2013, Una colaboradora de AP afirma que el ataque en Damasco fue obra de los rebeldes
- ^ Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting, "Which Syrian Chemical Attack Account Is More Credible?" Sept. 1, 2013. http://www.fair.org/blog/2013/09/01/which-syrian-chemical-attack-account-is-more-credible/
- ^ Bridget Johnson, PJ Media, 31 August 2013, Shia ‘Advocacy Journalism’ Behind Story Claiming Saudis Gave Rebels Chemical Weapons