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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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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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November Newsletter: Online Disinformation Threatens Diversity in the ...

November Newsletter: Online Disinformation Threatens Diversity in the ...

On 22 October a consortium of 17 US News organisations published a series of reports called ‘The Facebook Papers’. Reports …

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In Ethiopia the Truth is Killed Every Day

In Ethiopia the Truth is Killed Every Day

As the civil war in the Horn of Africa enters its second year, the propaganda machinery is in full gear and mutual hatred reaches new heights.

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Reporting Femicides: Is the UK Media Racially Biased?

Reporting Femicides: Is the UK Media Racially Biased?

Better representation, accurate facts, and diversity in the media is required to break disproportionate coverage and overcome racial bias.

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Bangladesh Sees Rise in Disinformation, Hate Speech and Violence Again...

Bangladesh Sees Rise in Disinformation, Hate Speech and Violence Again...

Social media in Bangladesh have been used to spread hatred, rumours, and incitement of violence against minority groups on flimsy grounds.

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Communities Pushing for More Inclusivity of Black Journalists in the M...

Communities Pushing for More Inclusivity of Black Journalists in the M...

It may - or may not - come as a surprise, that in the UK there are 0.2% of Black journalists. Many Black journalists have expressed their experiences and also the need for organisations to push forward continuous initiatives that can make workplaces more inclusive for B...

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A Hero of the Past Shines again as Journalism Takes the Nobel Prize

A Hero of the Past Shines again as Journalism Takes the Nobel Prize

As journalists celebrate, many will hope that this award will throw a protective cloak of international publicity around them and the community of journalists they represent around the world.

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What is Newsworthy in a Meeting between a Rabbi, a Priest, and an Imam...

What is Newsworthy in a Meeting between a Rabbi, a Priest, and an Imam...

Around 170 participants from 55 countries participated in the first hybrid-style workshop within the Global Exchange on Religion and Society (GERIS) project implemented by PARTICIP and Media Diversity Institute (MDI), and supported by the European Commission.

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