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The importance of radical publishing
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Critiques of ‘mainstream media’ have been consistent and implacable for a significant amount of time. The biases of news outlets perceived as trustworthy seem to become more substantial, with political affiliations often siding with major news outlets that favour their party. Elon Musk recently stated after his takeover of Twitter that he hopes Twitter promotes citizen…
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Breaking down the fundamentals of Bullet Journalism
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If you’re looking for a new way to stay organized and make memories this school year, you might want to try your hand at bullet journaling. A bullet journal, at its core, is a no-strings-attached way to track your life. It’s a mix of a to-do list, journal, scrapbook, notebook, sketchbook – or whatever else…
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The fine line between exposing neo-Nazis and giving them publicity
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As a journalist, I understand the appeal of uncovering a juicy story. It’s our duty to inform the public. Sometimes it’s our role to get our hands dirty. We don’t want to merely explain what’s happening, we want to bring our audience in as close as we possibly can. We want to exploit the intimacy…
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