I want to dedicate my blog post to three issues: first, to all the amazing and successful women I have met during our third week in Phoenix; the insights into media law and the work of US media we gained…
Journalists and Judges Under the Scrutiny of Public Opinion
Although it may seem hard to believe, journalists and judges share similar challenges when it comes to credibility. Anyone who dislikes an investigative report or a court ruling points directly to questioning the prestige of the professional behind it. For…
Women in Politics: SUSI Scholars Meet with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs
Albert Einstein said, “time flies when you are having fun.” Today marks the 17th day since the 2023 SUSI Scholars journalism program began at Arizona State University’s Cronkite School of Journalism. In between the learning, practical sessions, networking and fun, one could…
A Reactionary Wind Is Blowing Almost Everywhere: What is the Role for Media Educators?
This month of June saw events from different national contexts that received international media coverage, and which reflected a step backward toward outdated conservative values. Starting in the United States, where the Supreme Court overturned the historic Roe v. Wade…
Journalism, the Plaintiff and the Gap
The beautiful electric storm that could be seen on the northern horizon on Thursday night presaged the political ruckus that hit the U.S. early on Friday, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. In that context, the talk with…
Ideal Democracy Under Threat
American elections and multi-tier democracies are considered the “ideal” for many countries across the globe. Federal- and state-level polls to elect president, senate, congress or bicameral state legislature are unique, and where policy debates have usually taken place. However,…