Students Help Spot Fake News in Ukrainian Election
Students in the Ukraine are learning how to spot fake news in the midst of the presidential election and the growth of the far-right movement.
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Israeli Election at Risk of Foreign Cyber Interference
When Israeli voters take to the polls in April, some worry that the election outcome may be a result of third-party advertising manipulation and propaganda.
Brazil’s President-Elect Pressures Media Through Threats and Intimidation
Fake news was used as a strategy during Brazil’s latest elections and now the president-elect is cracking down on the media.
Reporting on Beto O’Rourke Puts Personality First
Will Beto O’Rourke’s charisma and knack for social media carry him on a blue wave to the U.S. Senate?
Coverage of 2018 Swedish Elections Mislead Readers into Fearing Rise of Far-Right
Though the international media warned the public about a far-right take over in the recent Swedish elections, that anticipated worse case scenario never became a reality.
Coverage of Jamie Dimon’s Comments Ignores his Troubling Political Goals
Last Wednesday, JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon told a private audience that he could beat President Trump in the 2020 presidential election and that he is just as “tough” and “smarter” than Trump. The comments spread like wildfire on Twitter and were instantly circulated
Your Guide to 2018 Midterm Prediction Coverage
Your guide to accurate and unbiased polling ahead of the 2018 midterms.
Florida’s Gubernatorial Primaries Turn a Cold Shoulder to the Establishment
With the victories of progressive candidate Andrew Gillum and Trump-endorsed Ron DeSantis, the media coverage of Florida’s primaries have played an interesting role in bucking the establishment.
Ocasio-Cortez Expertly Uses Media Presence to Elevate Campaign Message
Democratic candidate for NY-14 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been using mass media and social media alike to spread the message of her campaign far and wide.
BBC Reporter Physically Removed from Independent Chinese Candidate’s Property by Unidentified Men
On November 17th, BBC News reporter John Sudworth went to the outskirts of Beijing to interview an independent candidate in a local election. Instead of getting the interview, Sudworth was met by an anonymous group of men preventing him and his camera crew from even stepping