Take the J-Source survey on gender diversity in Canadian news media
The results of this survey will provide crucial information about representation in newsrooms. Continue Reading Take the J-Source survey on gender diversity in Canadian news media
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Reflecting on who journalists call terrorists and why
“Making a Terrorist” examines how Canadian media reports on terrorism. Continue Reading Reflecting on who journalists call terrorists and why
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Early reporting on AIDS offers lessons for covering future health crises, new study suggests
Michael D’Alimonte said he wanted to see if the Toronto coverage mirrored patterns of early AIDS reporting in the United States. Continue Reading Early reporting on AIDS offers lessons for covering future health crises, new study suggests
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The myth of the echo chamber
There are widespread fears that so-called echo chambers and filter bubbles are leading to political polarization that poses a danger to democracy. But are the fears unfounded? Continue Reading The myth of the echo chamber
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Women journalists and the glass ceiling
Newsrooms are more – but not fully – equal. Continue Reading Women journalists and the glass ceiling
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Journalists must change with the times when covering disability issues, advocates urge
“This whole notion of ‘heartwarming’ – why is it people with disabilities are somehow more heartwarming than others?” Continue Reading Journalists must change with the times when covering disability issues, advocates urge
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New study examines meditation as tool for anxious student journalists
The mindfulness class will introduce students to the fundamentals of mindfulness and explore different forms of meditation practice. Continue Reading New study examines meditation as tool for anxious student journalists
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Music of champions: How CBC and NBC Olympic themes shape our differences
Don’t only watch the Olympic coverage, but listen to it and consider how music does its ideological work. Continue Reading Music of champions: How CBC and NBC Olympic themes shape our differences
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Actions speak louder than words
Journalists’ attitudes towards activism are shifting. Are newsroom policies keeping up? Continue Reading Actions speak louder than words
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Andree Lau on increasing diversity in reporting and the newsroom
If you make an effort to get diversity in your reporting, Lau said, you’ll often find that your stories are more interesting. Continue Reading Andree Lau on increasing diversity in reporting and the newsroom