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Alternative·Founded 2015
The Grayzone
LeftIndependent
The Grayzone is an independent news website founded by Max Blumenthal. It focuses on U.S. foreign policy, war, and civil liberties. The outlet is known for skeptical coverage of Western foreign policy narratives and has been praised for challenging mainstream consensus but criticized for downplaying or denying atrocities by U.S. adversaries.
Ownership Chain
The GrayzoneIndependentMax Blumenthal (founder and editor)
Funding Sources
reader donationsindependent funding
Known Conflicts of Interest
- •The Grayzone has been accused of amplifying Russian and Chinese state narratives, though it maintains editorial independence.
- •Max Blumenthal attended an RT (Russia Today) gala in Moscow in 2015, raising questions about editorial relationships.
- •Limited transparency about funding sources beyond reader donations.
Notable Connections
- •Max Blumenthal is the son of Sidney Blumenthal, a former adviser to Bill and Hillary Clinton
- •Blumenthal attended a 2015 gala for RT (Russia Today) in Moscow
- •Contributors include former mainstream journalists and academics