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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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The AI Tide: Journalism’s Fight for Integrity in an Accelerated Worl...

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 …

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Are populist right-wing figures becoming the new gatekeepers of politi...

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 …

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Ukrainian media in Poland: supporting refugees, challenging hostile na...

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 …

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How Media Narratives Fueled Claims of “Christian Genocide” in Nige...

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 …

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Jewish voices in the UK media: fair and balanced coverage? 

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 …

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Who Gets to Say ‘Run It’? Black Voices and Power in UK Jou...

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, …

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Invest in Free Media: Europe’s Democratic Foundation 

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 …

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Is AI Facilitating Genocide? 

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 …

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Is the media failing Russian speakers in Europe? 

Is the media failing Russian speakers in Europe? 

By Dina Newman Anna Stroja, the editor of the Russian language channel of Latvian national radio, is frustrated. “They tell …

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A week after Peru’s “Gen Z” protests – What the media missed r...

A week after Peru’s “Gen Z” protests – What the media missed r...

By Santiago Bracho  Peru’s President Dina Boluarte has been impeached by lawmakers, following protests and outrage over a surge in …

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