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Media industry
fromNieman Lab
2 days ago

Working through the hour of maximum danger

2026 will determine whether free elections, courts upholding the rule of law, and constitutional rights endure, requiring courageous, clear journalism that distinguishes news from noise.
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

In the aftermath of Kirk's killing and Kimmel's silencing, where do we go from here?

Shock turns to sadness, which turns to anger, which turns to frustration, which turns to abject sorrow. I know I'm not alone in this cycle. His shooting death was horrific. And there are times I could kick myself for watching that gruesome video. I'm someone who hates violence, who has always recoiled from confrontation, who can't bear to see people hurt, both physically or emotionally. Even at the age of 61, I can't fathom why people are so cruel to one another.
LGBT
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

After the far right's march on our streets, Londoners must show Trump we reject his politics of fear | Sadiq Khan

Rising far-right mobilization and inflammatory rhetoric are producing violent street attacks, fostering fear among minorities, demanding political leaders to condemn and oppose nativist populism.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Really Hope I'm Wrong About What's Coming After Charlie Kirk's Killing

The politically motivated killing of Charlie Kirk highlights escalating U.S. political violence and escalating calls among some conservatives for authoritarian reprisals.
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