by FEYZA GUMUSLUOGLU | Apr 21, 2023 | Democracy, Journalism
The United States has long regarded itself, and been regarded by others, as a beacon of democracy. It can maintain this image and the reality that image represents in part because of its strong and deeply ingrained culture that cherishes “press freedom.” It is...
by Milena Kirova | Apr 20, 2023 | Democracy, Journalism
Freedom and prison: two opposites. How can you be free behind bars? At San Quentin State Prison north of San Francisco, they seek their freedom of thought. This is my first visit to a prison. At the entrance they warn us: “If you hear shots, don’t run, we...
by Alexander Uggla | Apr 19, 2023 | Journalism, New Business Models for Journalism in the Digital Age
As the United States is becoming increasingly bilingual, Hispanic media risk losing their audience to mainstream English-language media. El Nuevo Herald and Univision recognize the importance of unique stories that relate directly to the lives of Latino populations....
by Bridget Rollason | Apr 18, 2023 | Democracy
Is the electoral college the best way to run an election? Bridget Rollason takes a look at the American democratic system which can be confusing for foreigners. @bridgerollo #electoralcollege #uspolitics #kaitlancollins #america #politics ♬ original sound - Bridget...
by DANILO ALVES SILVA | Apr 17, 2023 | Changes in Journalism, Cutting Edge Journalistic Technology, Democracy, Global Business, Journalism, Journalism in the era of "fake news", Politics, Social Media in Politics and Journalism, WPI Activities
The impact of technology on journalism can be both exciting and worrisome. The emergence of chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools, such as ChatGPT, promises to change the way news is reported, distributed and consumed. According to Jim Brady, vice...
by Julieta Nassau | Apr 17, 2023 | Democracy
On April 4, after being indicted on 34 felony counts in a courtroom in New York, Donald Trump headed back to Mar-a-Lago, Florida. “I never thought this could happen in America,” he said in a rally after becoming the first former president in U.S. history charged for a...
by Tarek KAI | Apr 16, 2023 | American Presidency, Democracy, Politics
When China successfully initiated and brokered an accord between Saudi Arabia and Iran on March 6 2023, some saw it as a significant change, while a few others anticipate the deal will be a headache for China. But for many, the deal was a surprise. For years, Saudi...
by Piyumi Fonseka | Apr 16, 2023 | Democracy, Politics
There have been at least 146 mass shootings across the United States so far this year. Figures from the Gun Violence Archive – a non-profit research database – show that the number of mass shootings has gone up significantly in recent years. In each of the...
by Fauziyya Tukur | Apr 14, 2023 | Climate Change, Journalism
Many journalists have been caught in a dilemma of whether or not to give climate change deniers airtime as a means to fulfil their duty of balance. The narratives pushed by climate change deniers and skeptics are extremely dangerous. They confuse people and...
by Muhammad Saqib Tanveer | Apr 14, 2023 | Journalism in the era of "fake news"
“I love fake news.” A lot of eyebrows were raised in the hall when I said this before a panel of journalists and concerned citizens of Muscatine, Iowa. A journalist saying he loves fake news is odd, isn’t it? Looking back, I think could have rephrased my statement and...