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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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Black Journalists Need More Than An Apology From the BBC

Black Journalists Need More Than An Apology From the BBC

The broadcaster risks losing trust from Black journalists and audiences otherwise.

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Old Tropes, New Outlets: Antisemitism During Lockdown

Old Tropes, New Outlets: Antisemitism During Lockdown

We might have new platforms--but we are fighting the same old hate.

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On Representing Disability

On Representing Disability

Right now, there are many things wrong--but the solutions are simple.

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Dispelling Disinformation and Digging For The Truth of Beirut’s Expl...

Dispelling Disinformation and Digging For The Truth of Beirut’s Expl...

How can open source information and tools lead us to the truth?

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Why Do People Believe in Conspiracy Theories?

Why Do People Believe in Conspiracy Theories?

It is a battle for trust, not facts.

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Do We Need Trigger Warnings On The News?

Do We Need Trigger Warnings On The News?

Do graphic images raise awareness or cause compassion fatigue?

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A Slaughter, Not A Sacrifice: How UK Media Portrays Muslims on Eid

A Slaughter, Not A Sacrifice: How UK Media Portrays Muslims on Eid

UK media has a responsibility to report on religious holidays responsibly.

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#HijabisFightBack For Religious Freedom and Access To Education

#HijabisFightBack For Religious Freedom and Access To Education

So why hasn't the UK media covered it?

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Creating Media Outside of the White Gaze

Creating Media Outside of the White Gaze

Does representation matter if some stereotypes are broken more than others?

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Cancelled Or Criticised? Who is “Cancel Culture” Really Ta...

Cancelled Or Criticised? Who is “Cancel Culture” Really Ta...

By: Jeremy Ullmann Over the past few weeks, the conversation around “cancel culture” has escalated into a full-blown hysteria. It …

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