The Good and The Bad Behind the #MeToo Movement
#MeToo has been gaining steam across social media. What kind of change, if any, will it cause?
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Vegas Shooting Sparks Uproar in Both Media Spheres
The tragedy sparked strong reactions from both sides of the media aisle.
Did Hugh Hefner Empower or Exploit Women?
On Sept. 27, Hugh Hefner, editor and founder of Playboy Magazine, died at age 91. Although Hefner has passed, his complicated legacy will continue to be a subject of debate. Since his death, many writers have discussed whether his legacy should be remembered for better
How Leslie Knope Became Conservatives’ Favorite Example of Liberal Ineptitude
Your view of Parks and Rec’s Leslie Knope is probably tied to your politics.
The Media’s Perception of McCain Depends on His Health Care Vote
Senator John McCain made waves in the news this week, and the coverage following him as been rocky at best.
Bill O’Reilly Fired from Fox: Media and Network Implications
After a series of sexual assault lawsuit settlements and departed advertisers, conservative commentator Bill O’Reilly was ousted from his long-standing role as the host of Fox News’ The O’Reilly Factor. O’Reilly’s departure has spurred many discussions about his lasting legacy on cable, political news and
#JointAddress: How the Media Covered Trump’s Speech to Congress
From general praise to sharp critiques and watchful observations – how did President Trump’s #JointAddress play out with the media?
NPR, WNYC, and Slate Explain Why They Are Betting on Live Events
Earlier this month, the NPR Politics Podcast hosted a live show in Washington, D.C.’s Warner Theater, and Slate’s Trumpcast did a live recording in D.C.’s Hamilton Hotel. Last year, Radiotopia hosted a live event featuring nearly all their shows in Los Angeles. In 2013, Radiolab
Two Alt-Right Subreddits Banned For Policy Violations
The popular discussion board Reddit is the internet’s very own hodge-podge – with subreddits dedicated to everything from once-viral Vine videos to political movements. This past election cycle, Reddit has become a sort of virtual meeting grounds for the alt-right. The alt-right is a white
Despite Innovation, Poll-Based Election Forecasting Was Pretty Much All Wrong
No matter who you voted for, the mainstream consensus is that President-Elect Donald Trump’s Tuesday victory was a huge upset. In the age of digital media, there are a lot of ways you could have watched this unfold. Perhaps you were refreshing a map on