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Nov 21 2024OPINION

President-Elect Trump's Media Target: What's the Future of Journalism?

President-elect Donald Trump's re-election hasn't just brought chaos to the Senate and worries from world leaders—it's also set off alarm bells for another important group: journalists. Trump has a history of threatening the media, and he's not shy about it. He's even bragged about killing the mainstream media. This isn't new, either. Trump has been after news outlet...

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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Jimmy Lai's Trial: A Peek into Hong Kong's Freedom Fight

In a major trial, former media tycoon Jimmy Lai has denied working with foreign powers, as he defends himself against serious charges. Lai, a strong advocate for democracy, faces life in prison if convicted. He's accused of influencing foreign policy and publishing seditious material through his media group, Apple Daily. Lai met with former US officials like Mike Pe...

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

Two Journalists Killed in Mexico: What's Happening?

In a span of just 24 hours, Mexico saw two journalists lose their lives. First, Mauricio Solís, who ran a Facebook news page in Uruapan, was shot dead. He had just finished interviewing the city's mayor. The mayor said he couldn't rule out a connection between the interview and the attack. Mauricio was more than just a journalist; he was a voice for his community. Th...

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

The Washington Post's New Direction: A Billionaire's Influence

Last week, the Washington Post made a surprising decision not to endorse any candidate in the presidential race. This was a first in 36 years and is said to have been ordered by Jeff Bezos, the newspaper's owner and billionaire founder of Amazon. Bezos bought the struggling newspaper in 2013. The reaction was swift and significant. Within two days, around 200, 000 s...

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Harris Campaign's Press Blacklist: A Dangerous Threat to Free Speech?

Vice President Kamala Harris has been excluding certain news outlets from her campaign events, and people are questioning whether this is a free speech violation or not! Here's what we know so far: First off, let me ask you this: Should politicians be able to decide who gets to cover their public events? It seems like a pretty shady practice if you ask me. I mean, is...

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