Making Immigration Reform Personal
Putting names to faces is helping journalists cover immigration in a meaningful way.
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Are Limits on Capitol Hill Hallway Interviews an Attack on the Press?
Earlier this week, the Senate Rules Committee moved to restrict press access to senators on Capitol Hill. The new rule stated that any on-camera interviews taking place on the Hill would require permission from the senator in question, the Senate Rules Committee, the Senate sergeant
Growing Changes in Hispanic Media
The United States has been experiencing a boom in its Hispanic population of almost 50 million since the 1990s. With this growth, there is a push for media to appeal to the growing Hispanic population. News outlets in all sectors are reevaluating how they are
The Troubling Reality of Women in Journalism
Like most professions, journalism has not always been welcoming to women. Even with women breaking through the professional barriers, they still face many obstacles in the male-dominated field. While times are progressing and strong women nationwide are bringing about change in their industries, women continue
Bridging Gaps and Broadening Perspectives: The Need for a Diverse Media
The public’s trust in the media is at an all time low of 32 percent, according to a Gallup poll. While the reasoning for this opinion might differ from reader to reader, for many it could be the lack of diversity within the media. Bringing
Is Negativity in the Media a Leading Cause of Media Distrust?
The talk of the town this past week has been the implementation of President Trump’s executive orders. The news cycle has erred on the side of being negative, and some are questioning why the media is focusing merely on the negative aspects of Trump’s executive orders. Current Press
Fashion, Beauty and… Politics? Women’s Magazines take on Politics
Women’s magazines are notorious for disseminating popular trends in fashion, beauty and culture, but in our world today haven’t politics become a popular trend? Over this last election cycle politics were infused into the everyday lives of the average American. Those who intended to ignore
Flipping the Script on Conservative Media Critiques
The media world has remained in a state of collective shock following the election of Donald Trump, and has questioned where they went wrong while struggling to figure out how to improve and regain the trust of the American public. Within this whirlwind, The New
A Different Demographic: Daytime Television and The Election
Society relies on the media to communicate new information and events happening all around the world. But what about daytime television talk shows like The View, The Talk, or Ellen? These talk shows produce viral videos, interview prominent figures in society, and reach millions of
Is the Media Stumbling on Immigration Coverage?
Immigration reform has been a hot topic during this election cycle. With both presidential nominees presenting very different plans for the betterment of our current deportation system, it is clear that the issue is far from being resolved. Traditionally, when people think about illegal immigration and