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Our stories examine the ways that race, religion, class, dis/ability, age, gender and sexual identity issues intersect with major topics in the media, and aim to bring new perspectives to light.
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Open Letter: EU must ensure European Media Freedom Act protects media ...
We, the undersigned journalists, press freedom, civil society, trade unions and digital rights groups, are writing to you to reiterate our full support for a strengthened and timely European Media Freedom Act (EMFA).
Media Representation of Ukrainians and Russians Is Intertwined with Po...
The Turkish media's view of Russians and Ukrainians is complex, and their representation depends on the media outlets’ ideological predispositions.
(In)Visible Queer Migration: Why Digital Feedback Matters
Queer.ge and Gvino, Duduki, Qalebi prove to be promising examples of digital platforms influencing narratives on Georgian queer migrants.
Action against Hate: Diversity & Religion Exhibition Counters Anti...
In response to a recent increase in antisemitic and anti-Muslim visual images online and in the media, a new exhibition …
British Newspapers Use Images to Replay Colonial Tropes About Refugees
By Hannah Ryan On 15th December 2022, the day at least four people drowned in the English Channel following another …
Praise abroad, controversy at home: Joyland and the trans community in...
At a time when hate crimes against trans people are rising due to disinformation campaigns, a movie like Joyland is more important than ever.
January 2023 Newsletter: Hate Doesn’t Always Sell!
Elon Musk became the first person in history to lose $182 billion since November 2021. Although this loss comes from …
Misery Monetisation and Impact on Youth
By Alessandra Vescio Molly Russell was 14 years old when she was found dead in her bedroom. An inquest, concluded …
Andrew Tate’s Case Highlights Deep Impacts of Social Media Manipulat...
By Lizzie Cernik Since news of his arrest in Romania on suspicion of organised crime, human trafficking and rape hit …
New Government, New Attitude to the Media in Brazil?
During the Bolsonaro government, and perhaps even because of it, newsrooms have gradually become more diverse, albeit at insufficient levels.
