Readers still turn to legacy media for credible news online
A study of reddit users’ posts about the Toronto mayoral election shows a preference for old, mainstream news outlets over online and alternative media.
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Globe public editor: The Globe exposed thalidomiders’ problems decades ago
Series in 1973 prompted action from the federal government at the time.
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Star public editor: Don’t write women out of the picture
Star editorial cartoonist comes under fire for eliminating female lawyers from the courtroom picture.
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Globe public editor: How thalidomide stories spurred federal action
In almost record time, the federal government had committed to support the survivors.
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David Common on storytelling
CBC’s David Common describes why it’s hard for journalists to get their stories to surface in an information maelstrom, and why making the effort to be heard is more important than ever.
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Media Musings: The tools have changed, the job hasn’t
Columnist Joe Banks says today’s journalists are expected to have the same skills they always did—but technology makes the job easier.
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Star public editor: Protect sexual assault victims from online abuse
What is the media’s duty of care toward victims of sexual assault who speak out and open themselves up to online abuse and bullying?
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Star public editor: Protect sexual assault victims from online abuse
What is the media’s duty of care toward victims of sexual assault who speak out and open themselves up to online abuse and bullying?
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Globe public editor: Yes to Ghomeshi coverage; no to pictures
Readers tell The Globe to remember that this is a turning point for society’s understanding of sexual harassment and abuse of women.
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Reaction to MacIntyre’s comments about the CBC’s “toxic atmosphere”
A look at how people responded to MacIntyre’s critique of the broadcaster on social media.