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Going into an election year under Meta’s news ban will be a challenge for Canada’s democracy
Experts are concerned about the risks of disinformation, amplified by AI, as well as political propaganda disguised as facts Continue Reading Going into an election year under Meta’s news ban will be a challenge for Canada’s democracy
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![Decolonizing Journalism: Disrupting Euro-centric practices of newsgathering through four lenses: Indigenous, Black Lives, Francophone, Global South A 12-week online course at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies, facilitated by these journalists and lead instructor Shenaz Kermalli. Desmond Cole Journalist and author Dan David Journalist and trainer Shree Paradkar Columnist, The Toronto Star Lela Savié Publisher, La Converse U of T School of Continuing Studies]()
New online course teaches lessons on decolonizing journalism
Led by five journalists, the University of Toronto course focuses on challenging eurocentric narratives in Canadian media Continue Reading New online course teaches lessons on decolonizing journalism
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Classrooms advocate for press freedom
Involving post-secondary students in petitioning civic organizations to recognize World Press Freedom Day drives home the importance of journalism for democracy. Continue Reading Classrooms advocate for press freedom
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The chilling effects of trying to report on the Israel-Gaza war
Hind Khoudary, based in the Gaza strip, has been reporting for Al Jazeera English and her own social media channels since Oct. 7, 2023. Media experts say western news outlets, not allowed into Gaza, should create more partnerships with journalists like Khoudary. Continue Reading The chilling effects of trying to report on the Israel-Gaza war
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Journalism students see an industry in crisis. It’s time to talk about it
Not talking about the state of the industry is not an option for journalism educators. But how should they do it? Continue Reading Journalism students see an industry in crisis. It’s time to talk about it
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What emerging journalists need to know about covering the climate crisis
Accepting the scientific consensus, incorporating lived experiences and including traditional knowledge in climate-related stories can reinvigorate climate reporting and better serve audiences
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Why journalism education needs the humanities
Journalism schools still need to balance technical and critical-thinking skills and require broader study topics to prepare students for the complexity of issues they will go on to report Continue Reading Why journalism education needs the humanities
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Only heroic measures can save news now
To guard their autonomy and tackle the misinformation crisis, it’s time for news people to question old assumptions and embrace accountability
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How to report on child welfare in a meaningful way
Taking trauma-informed approaches to reporting and considering the structural drivers that define the child welfare system to improve coverage Continue Reading How to report on child welfare in a meaningful way
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Brandi Morin’s case is a warning to all journalists
Despite court rulings, law enforcement continue to interfere with journalists reporting on Indigenous-related protests Continue Reading Brandi Morin’s case is a warning to all journalists
