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How the youth in the US consumes its news?
I got an interesting opportunity to interact with high school students.I was interested in picking their brains on how they consume the news and do they follow news websites?
Interest in journalism grows, but ‘stronger political views’ might be a challenge
Student interest in journalism is on the rise across the United States. But some attribute this increase to the deepening polarization in the country, and not to a keen interest in promoting the principles of a free press. Behind the resurgence of student interest in...
Tea with a Veteran Journalist: Conversations about the Past and the Future of the Profession
Tea was already ready when I reached Terry Wolkerstorfer’s home in St. Paul on that windy but sunny afternoon. It was a few hours before an awaited match of his favorite football team, the Minnesota United FC, also known as the Loons. On the wall facing us in his...
Freedom of expression at a crossroads: Section 230 and the spread of disinformation in America
Section 230 of the 1996 Communication Decency Act is a provision of the U.S. law that provides a legal framework for social media companies to operate. The law shields online platforms from legal liability for user-generated content. Essentially, this...