Bill Nye Highlights Science’s Perception Problem
As Bill Nye says: “I like to remind everybody science is political.”
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Spicer’s Spice: His Performances and Gaffes as Press Secretary
Press Secretary Sean Spicer has made some notable gaffes recently. Is he damaging the credibility of the White House?
The Women in Media: AP’s Vivian Salama
Vivian Salama is not easily intimidated. With a career that spans across continents and conflicts, Salama has built a reputation for always being in the thick of whatever is going on around the world. When the war in Iraq broke out, Salama was the first
For the Media, Popularity is an Uphill Climb
The Trump administration has called the media dishonest, fake, and unreliable, and it’s clear that these attacks are designed to undercut the legitimacy of the mainstream media. This is the administration’s strategy for winning over public opinion: shut down criticism by going after the credibility
Trump’s Latest Press Attack: The Media Accountability Survey
If the mainstream media thought President Trump was going to leave his demonization of their profession to press conferences and rallies, last Thursday must have been a rude awakening. Following a February 16 press conference where the President spent a significant amount of time taking
Can Whistleblowers Work with Media in Trump’s America?
Unamerican. Spy. Traitor. Edward Snowden’s name brings these words to mind for many Americans. The former NSA contractor has become a household name for his role as a global surveillance whistleblower, and reintroduced many Americans to the concept of whistleblowing. While many dispute the legitimacy
The White House Press Briefings Need an Upgrade
Trump waged a war on the media and truth is getting caught in the crossfire. The first step to mending the wounds of this war is to reduce hostilities at the epicenter of it all: the White House briefing room. The briefing format needs to
Understanding Information Oppression in the Era of Trump
If you’ve been waking up recently and feeling as though you’ve landed in the middle of George Orwell’s 1984, you’re not alone. Trump’s familiar dismissal of the media with regard to his character, actions and policy has gone beyond the expected display of petulance. The
From A Dollar Bill to The White House: The Power of Education Through Augmented Reality
Technology and education have increasingly merged as people experiment with innovative ways of connecting with their audiences. The White House is no exception. On Thursday, the White House, in collaboration with both the White House Historical Association and Nexus Studios, released an app called 1600
What’s Next for The @POTUS Twitter Handle?
On Monday afternoon, the White House blog announced the protocol for the first official transition process between presidencies for the social media accounts. As the first president to have a true social media presence, Obama has transformed the way the president connects to constituents. The