2019 - Journalism
Throughout 2018, independent journalist Aaron Maté questioned the assumptions and exaggerations from mainstream media and politicians propelling the Russia election-collusion story. Almost alone among journalists, his meticulous reporting for The Nation consistently challenged the way the public was being informed about the Mueller investigation and related issues. Commented the judges: “At a time when the fixation on ‘Russiagate’ led mainstream news outlets to promote the kinds of conspiracy theories they used to deride, Aaron Maté bravely offered a factual and sober approach to the story while urging a focus on President Trump’s provable assaults on U.S. democracy.” Maté was formerly a host/producer for The Real News and Democracy Now!
