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ProjectsItalian Journalism in the Age of Silvio BerlusconiWhat's happened to Italian news media in the last two decades, and what was it like before? Reporting ChinaChinese journalism after market reforms: the possibility and dangers of investigation. Russian News is Good NewsThe remaking of Russian journalism, and Russian journalists, in the age of Vladimir Putin. Independent Journalism in Post-Independence StatesThe perils and possibilities of holding power to account in different African countries. The Pipers and the TunesA comparative perspective on the power of proprietors, public service and people to influence the content and limits of journalism. The Peripheral Vision of Central IssuesHow good is the coverage of matters essential to public welfare and the public interest? And who cares about it? |
Independent Journalism in Post-Independence StatesThe perils and possibilities of holding power to account in different African countries. Supporting (limits to) media freedomSubmitted by Janice Winter on March 23, 2010 - 6:12 PM
Human Rights Day commemorations haven marked by ambiguous messages about the media Black Economic Extortion (BEE)Submitted by Janice Winter on February 22, 2010 - 5:57 PM
On South Africa's attempts at economic transformation: expedient rhetoric from rich leaders purportedly representing the poor The State of the StateSubmitted by Janice Winter on February 11, 2010 - 3:26 PM
If the state is judging the state of the nation, then it's up to the nation to judge the state of the state. Zuma's 20th "love child"Submitted by Janice Winter on February 3, 2010 - 11:31 AM
Father of the nation? In that case, the personal IS public, Dad. On 'Public Interest' and the Protection of SourcesSubmitted by Janice Winter on Janurary 26, 2010 - 1:24 PM
A dire case of passing the proverbial buck between press and politicians reveals immature elements in our democratic discourse and spaces of grey in our media legislation. Hate Speech and Democratic MediaSubmitted by Reader Blog on November 23, 2009 - 11:40 AM
Ethiopian journalist and political commentator Abiye Teklemariam Megenta responds to 'Counter-Revolutionaries and Little Racists' Counter-Revolutionaries and Little RacistsSubmitted by Janice Winter on October 27, 2009 - 4:02 PM
Balancing the right to freedom of expression and the need to protect against divisive and undemocratic ideology. Black Wednesday, White Lies?Submitted by Janice Winter on October 21, 2009 - 1:22 PM
The relationship between media and democracy in South Africa is not as black and white as it initially appears. |
Latest BlogpostsWhat we are readingHow Cablevision Is Destroying NewsdayBy Christopher Twarowski and Michael Patrick Nelson Freelance writing's unfortunate new modelBy James Rainey for the Los Angeles Times South Africa & worrying signs for press freedomMail & Guardian article by Dario Milo on concerning media legislation Related Pages |
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