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Abortion debate might spark up the midterms

Abortion debate might spark up the midterms

by Pauliina Grym | May 10, 2022 | Midterm Elections, Policy, Political Coverage

Many liberal Americans, as well as many liberal Finns in my home country, were shocked when they learned that the Supreme Court might overturn Roe v. Wade. That would mean there would be no more federal protection for abortion rights. “We hold that Roe and Casey must...
Do you believe in life after impeachment?

Do you believe in life after impeachment?

by Hamdi Baala | Oct 1, 2019 | American Presidency, Journalism, Midterm Elections, Political Coverage, Politics, Presidential Election, WPI Activities

To enter the Paramount Theater last Saturday afternoon, you needed to stand in line for at least two hours in the Austin, Texas, heat. The star of the show was House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Texas Tribune Festival’s closing guest. I did not want to stand in...
“Trump is an imperfect messenger, but Democrats failed people”

“Trump is an imperfect messenger, but Democrats failed people”

by Hakeem Irfan | Aug 29, 2019 | American Presidency, Homeland Security/Terrorism, Immigration Reform, Midterm Elections, Politics, Presidential Election

Minneapolis As I entered the gates of the Minnesota State Fair on its opening weekend, the scene around temporarily transported me back to South Asia. A sea of people, scorching sun and scores of food vendors, including those selling footlong hot dogs and shaved ice....
A country — and myself — stuck between Texas and California

A country — and myself — stuck between Texas and California

by Joana Azevedo Viana | Oct 2, 2018 | Immigration, Midterm Elections, Personal Reflections, Politics, WPI Activities

In the so-called Trump era, various experts and reporters have been trying to forecast the future of America after this administration says farewell — even if only after 2024, this too shall pass. However, the act of forecasting in the current, increasingly polarized...
The more Trump is knocked down, the worse for Republicans in midterms? Think twice

The more Trump is knocked down, the worse for Republicans in midterms? Think twice

by Rafael Gregorio | Sep 20, 2018 | American Presidency, Journalism in the Trump Era, Midterm Elections, Political Coverage

“No matter how serious are the local issues, midterms will be all about Donald Trump,” said Marc Caputo, a political reporter from Politico based in Miami, Fl., in a recent event at University of Miami about the upcoming U.S. elections. Data from the Pew...
Immigration in center stage, as America approaches mid-terms

Immigration in center stage, as America approaches mid-terms

by Lidiana Rosli | Sep 17, 2018 | Immigration, Journalism in the Trump Era, Midterm Elections, Policy, Political Coverage

Immigration will still play a big part for the Republicans and ultimately, President Donald Trump, as the United States approaches the mid-terms election on November 6. In a briefing with World Press Institute fellows, William Galston , Ezra K. Zilkha Chair in...

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piyumi_fonseka Piyumi Fonseka @piyumi_fonseka ·
16 Mar

We asked different groups in Minneapolis what changed in their town after George Floyd's murder?
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16 Mar

In @finnowl's first #WPIFellowship blog post, he wonders if the defamation case against Fox News by Dominion Voting Systems will drag down other media, too. Minnesota academics and journalists weigh in:

https://worldpressinstitute.org/will-the-landmark-case-against-fox-news-drag-down-other-media-too/

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15 Mar

Check out my latest @GlobalMinnesota podcast episode w/ @Fawzeyah & @SaqibTanveer of this year's @worldpressinst International Fellows! Hear about the challenges of conducting journalism and speaking truth to power in Nigeria and Pakistan.

https://www.globalminnesota.org/event/podcast-episode-global-journalism-with-world-press-institute-fellows/

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