Stories
Our stories examine the ways that race, religion, class, dis/ability, age, gender and sexual identity issues intersect with major topics in the media, and aim to bring new perspectives to light.
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Trump’s war on DEI and the challenges for Black Journalists in the U...
By Angelo Boccato Donald Trump has made his intention of waging war against DEI loud and clear in his second …
Why is children’s education in the UK being dragged into the ‘cult...
By Santiago Bracho This article is being published to mark World Children’s Day on the 20 November 2025, the 36th …
The AI Tide: Journalism’s Fight for Integrity in an Accelerated Worl...
By Theo Hall This article reflects the panel “Is AI Promoting Astroturfers and Sockpuppeteers over Diversity?”, hosted by MDI on …
Are populist right-wing figures becoming the new gatekeepers of politi...
By Santiago Bracho Populism, Polarisation and online algorithms Ever since the financial crisis of 2008, the rise of populist right-wing …
Ukrainian media in Poland: supporting refugees, challenging hostile na...
By Ivan Kysloshchuk At the onset of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Poland became one of the major destinations for …
How Media Narratives Fueled Claims of “Christian Genocide” in Nige...
By Abdullahi Jimoh President Trump is threatening to take military action against Nigeria, accusing authorities of not doing enough to …
Jewish voices in the UK media: fair and balanced coverage?
By Dina Newman Following the terror attack on a Manchester synagogue, and President Trump’s uncertain peace deal for Gaza, Jews …
Who Gets to Say ‘Run It’? Black Voices and Power in UK Jou...
By Anthea Kasonga The theme for Black History Month UK in 2025 is “Standing Firm in Power and Pride”. Here, …
Invest in Free Media: Europe’s Democratic Foundation
Europe’s support for independent media cannot rely on public subsidies alone Media Diversity Institute, Media Diversity Institute Global and MDI …
Is AI Facilitating Genocide?
By Anmol Irfan Amongst the latest in Israel’s attempts to counter growing international criticism and gloss over its actions in …
