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A divided America fueled by media

by Grace Tsoi | May 3, 2022 | Journalism, Political Coverage, Politics

The Russia-Ukraine War has been a rallying cause around the world, and Capitol Hill has been unified in calling for tougher measures against...

What will happen, and where, on the upcoming Russian Victory Day May 9?

by Pauliina Grym | May 3, 2022 | Nuclear Policy and Security, Nuclear Threats and Security, Personal Reflections, Politics

For years, I have watched Russia putting up parades more and more pompous celebrating their victory over Nazi Germany in 1945 every May 9. The...

ProPublica and ProVeritas – two media, different countries

by Petya Mihova | May 2, 2022 | Changes in Journalism, Journalism, New Business Models for Journalism in the Digital Age, Political Coverage

It’s impossible in Bulgaria to have such a media as ProPublica, funded by donations, without interference from sponsors in journalism, said Spas...

How would Pakistan respond as Indian missiles hit?

by Shamsuddin Illius | May 1, 2022 | Nuclear Threats and Security

On March 9, 2022, an Indian missile was accidentally fired into Pakistan due to a "technical malfunction," once again putting the focus on the...

The Innovations In Funding Journalism

by Nelly Kalu | Apr 29, 2022 | Changes in Journalism, Journalism, New Business Models for Journalism in the Digital Age

Journalists are losing jobs in record numbers and the existing business models cannot guarantee a secure future for the profession. There are new and innovative business models replacing the old way every cycle. However, these models are not without critique. Although they all swear by their independence and by all indications they are, the freedom laws in America allow them to be so. There remains the influence of capitalism, the true benefactor, which may continue to determine the leanings and polarity of American media.