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Journalism After Covid: What Will Be Left of It?
Since the start of the pandemic crisis, in the U.S., “at least 21 local newspapers have merged, at least 1,400 newsroom staffers have been permanently…
Covid-19: Dying in Pursuit of Journalism in Mexico
Reporting on the pandemic in Latin America is proving riskier than in any other region of the world. Figures recorded by non-governmental organizations show that…
Idiot of the Week: Douglas Ross
MP Douglas Ross beat off competition to win the Idiot of the Week title. Within hours only of becoming the Scottish Tory leader on August…
Serbia Investigates Media Organizations, TikTok Videos Land Egyptian Women in Prison
While Covid-19 takes all the headlines, deals are made and laws are passed, with hardly anyone noticing. Many will change our lives for years or…
Conspiracy Theories: When People Need a Villain
Conspiracy theories need an outside actor to place blame, an actor who bolsters the “us vs them” aspects, and wealthy, influential figures like George Soros…
Idiot of the Week: David Perdue
The Idiot of the Week award goes to US Senator David Perdue of Georgia, a Republican, for posting an image of his opponent, Democrat Jon…
Idiot of the Week: Robert Unanue
Robert Unanue, the head of Goya Foods, wins idiot of the week for sitting next to Donald Trump in the White House and saying “We’re…
Russia Hacks Covid-19 Vaccine Research, Seoul Mayor Found Dead
While Covid-19 takes all the headlines, deals are made and laws are passed, with hardly anyone noticing. Many will change our lives for years or…
Sounding the Death Knell for Media Freedom in the Philippines
The war against the media freedom in the Philippines has now reached a new level when one of the most watched broadcasters in the country…
Idiot of the Week: Pauline Lee Hanson
Her deep thoughts about public health and the idea to share them publicly won Pauline Lee Hanson our Idiot of the week title. Ms Lee…
