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The link between online antisemitic conspiracy ideologies and a plot t...

The link between online antisemitic conspiracy ideologies and a plot t...

Anti-vaccine and antisemitic conspiracy ideologies online could lead people down the path of radicalisation. In the case of the conspiracists of Opération Azur, it also motivated actions which, if not stopped, could have had harmful physical consequences.

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‘Women were trained not to complain about harassment’: Exploring t...

‘Women were trained not to complain about harassment’: Exploring t...

Female journalists often face gendered abuse online in response to their work. But how have changing cultural norms pushed female journalists to engage with their audiences online, and how does this harassment affect their jobs?

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Media (Not) as a Mirroring, Media (Not) as a Creation!

Media (Not) as a Mirroring, Media (Not) as a Creation!

Sometimes, the media follows the myth of the mirror, with the idea that the truth will be revealed by it, and other times it strives to have creative power and build sublime realities, where the truth comes as the final value.

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The ‘Returned Adoptee’ Story Shows Why the Media Desperate...

The ‘Returned Adoptee’ Story Shows Why the Media Desperate...

A trauma-informed media response should go beyond the symptoms to the root cause, asking ‘What is causing such distress? Which needs are not being met?’.

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Independent Journalism and the Creator Economy is Solving The Media...

Independent Journalism and the Creator Economy is Solving The Media...

Independent creation encourages independent thinking and people doing interesting work while curiosity is a worthwhile starting point. Since creators’ curiosities are diverse, this will naturally flow into their work.

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When US Outlets Cover Black Shootings: An interview with Michael Gaski...

When US Outlets Cover Black Shootings: An interview with Michael Gaski...

"I do not believe Black Lives Matter (BLM) has been understood by all journalists. I believe this is another story subject that is framed in part by who is reporting it. - Michael Gaskins

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The MLADI Award in Serbia Recognises the Importance of Youth Activism ...

The MLADI Award in Serbia Recognises the Importance of Youth Activism ...

Although young people are often criticised for spending “too much” time on social media and online activism is often called clicktivism or pseudo-activism, online activism has managed to mobilise people in Serbia around certain goals and bring them out onto the stre...

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The Ban of The Eternals Highlights Nigeria’s Hostile Media Environme...

The Ban of The Eternals Highlights Nigeria’s Hostile Media Environme...

The censorship of the Eternals and other cultural products which present inclusive LGBT narratives, appear to be a way to silence diverse narratives and erase LGBT people from public life and discourse.

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Gender-based Violence in Serbia: Media Are Missing the Chance to Educa...

Gender-based Violence in Serbia: Media Are Missing the Chance to Educa...

We must not neglect the influence of positive narratives in the media. When we share stories that are not stereotypical, when we see women in a role that goes beyond those imposed on them by society, women have a chance to see themselves as strong enough to speak out ab...

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Public Room: How the Macedonian Media Missed the Opportunity to Shed L...

Public Room: How the Macedonian Media Missed the Opportunity to Shed L...

As the “Public Room” case remained unsolved for two years after its discovery, media coverage led the public in N. Macedonia to mistrust the country’s authorities.

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The Media’s Role in Malawi’s Struggle to End HIV Stigma

The Media’s Role in Malawi’s Struggle to End HIV Stigma

While the communities in Malawi in particular and the country at large are hoping for the media to help end any form of stigma and discrimination the media itself needs a lot of training and courage to confront the problem.

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New Report Produced by MDI Examines Antisemitic Narratives in Anti-Vax...

New Report Produced by MDI Examines Antisemitic Narratives in Anti-Vax...

Media Diversity Institute as part of Get The Trolls Out! (GTTO) and in collaboration GTTO partners Amadeu Antonio Stiftung, Center …

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