Written by aljneibim on January 11, 2023
Roe V. Wade overruled
Controversy . PoliticsOn June 24 of 2022, the Supreme Court ruling Roe v. Wade was overturned, ending nearly 50 years of federal protection for abortion rights and access in the United States. That summer, demonstrations erupted across the country in protest of the new ruling (Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization). This report delve into the aftermath
Written by aljneibim on November 15, 2022
Napoleon and The Guillotine From Lara’s Eyes
PoliticsI was able to schedule an interview for the 10th of November, 2022 where I was able to meet up with Ms. Lara McLain to dive deeper into topics of politics, I had the pleasure of meeting my dear friend during my time at the Sorbonne Paris last year, where we bonded over our shared
Written by Leah Süss on May 17, 2022
What is happening to Swiss press freedom?
PoliticsIf Switzerland’s relation to its media representatives were to be described in a relationship status, it would probably be: “It is complicated”. On the occasion of the “World Press Freedom Day” on the 3rd of May 2022, the international NGO “Reporter ohne Grenzen” (RSF) published a new ranking of countries based on their conditions for
Written by gabriellev on May 17, 2022
The 26th place for France
Media . Politics . UncategorizedEvery year, the association called “Reporters sans frontières” (Reporters without borders) publishes a ranking relative to press freedom. The association defines press freedom as “the effective possibility for journalists, as individuals and as collectives, to select, produce and disseminate information in the public interest, independently of political, economic, legal and social interference, and without threat
Written by jenna on May 17, 2022
the Lack of Press Freedom in Thailand
Politics . UncategorizedWhen it comes to press freedom, Thailand ranked 115 out of 180 countries in this year’s World Press Freedom index which is honestly not a good place. This is a result of our current government. Our Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has a vision that the media should play a major role in supporting the government’s
Written by andreeai on May 17, 2022
Freedom of press is guaranteed only to those who own one
PoliticsPress freedom in our times The times we are all living are though and difficult to even express with words. But words are something that stay on paper most of the times and that testify what has been, what is and what is going to be. Writing helps freeing one’s mind of thoughts, when it
Written by teeradat on May 16, 2022
Thai Press is under invasion or not?
PoliticsPeople are more connected in the world of digital disruption, with many various ways to convey and receive information. The digital era has a significant impact on the media and press industries. It shifts from one-way to two-way communication, in which the audience can also be a news producer. Under these circumstances, ordinary citizens and
Written by guest account on January 13, 2022
Is it ethical to vaccinate children, who are part of a non-risk group, in order to, supposedly, create herd immunity and eradicate the virus?
Controversy . Covid-19 . PoliticsAna Mafalda Cabral For the past three years the Portuguese people, as the majority of the world, have been trying to survive through a pandemic. Each individual fought for their health and stability while the government kept throwing controversial debates to exacerbate the situation even more. The latest one, one that puts part of the
Written by Claudia on January 12, 2022
The Gag law under socialist rule
Media . PoliticsThe Spanish Organic Law for the Protection of Public Security – also known as Ley Mordaza (or Gag Law in english) – has now been in force for seven years. The controversial law introduced by the Popular Party (PP), considered by many to be a barrier to freedom of expression, is therefore a barrier to
Written by jakub on January 12, 2022
Inappropriate appreciation of the richest Czech
Media . Politics . SocietyThe richest Czech, who died in helicopter crash during a heli-skiing last year in Alaska, PetrKellner, does not deserve the Order of the White Lion. But the fact that he was awarded byPresident Miloš Zeman cannot surprise many. The annual awarding of state honors became an indecent farce during the presidency of thecurrent head of