Crash Course
Media Regulation: Crash Course Government and Politics
Today we wrap up our discussion of the media by talking about how the government interacts with and influences the content we see. Now it may be easy to assume that because we live in a free-market capitalist society, the only real...
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Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier: Free Speech in School
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the right to free speech. But when student journalists in Missouri wrote a series of articles on teen sex and divorce in 1983, their school appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court for the...
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The Pentagon Papers: Explained
The Pentagon Papers revealed how the U.S. government had lied to the public about its involvement in the Vietnam War. Leaked by the New York Times, this opened the door for future whistleblowers to expose the truth.
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Ethel Payne: First Lady of the Black Press
As the First Lady of the Black Press, Ethel Payne wielded her first amendment right to ask the tough questions and hold those in power to account.
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Civic Engagement: Power to the People
Democracy was born when the Athenian government transitioned from the “rule of a few” to the “rule of many”, around 3,000 years ago.
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Mexican president controversy: Concern after he released journalist's private number
President attacked journalist, setting precedent for attacks on journalists; New York Times alleged cartel money to president's allies.
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Opposition alliance hoping to unseat Turkish President Erdogan
An alliance of opposition parties is hoping to end Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 20-year rule. Opponents say Erdogan has eroded democracy through authoritarian rule and caused runaway inflation.
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Liberal policy resolution targeting disinformation raises censorship concerns
A policy resolution passed at the Liberal National Convention was intended to target disinformation, but critics warn it could give the government control over Canadian media outlets. The Liberal government says it would never limit...
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World Press Freedom Day 2022: What it means to Al Jazeera’s journalists
To mark World Press Freedom Day, Al Jazeera journalists tell us what press freedom means to them.
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Rappler CEO Maria Ressa: ‘We are going to fight back’
Maria Ressa denies ‘cyber-libel’ charges over an article published on her Rappler news website.
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IRAN: TEHRAN: WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY
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It's World Press Freedom Day and to celebrate, the third annual Iranian press fair has opened its doors to the people of the capital Tehran.
The government-organised fair attracts thousands every year and is part of a new...
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Social media is changing political campaigning ahead of elections
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Pakistanis are going to the polls in national elections on July 25.
The political landscape is now been shaped by the rise of social media amongst politically engaged young people.
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Social media on abuse by Indian troops in Kashmir
RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYSHOTLIST:ASSOCIATED PRESS - AP CLIENTS ONLY Budgam, Indian-controlled Kashmir - April 18, 2017 1. Various of Farooq Ahmad Dar, who was tied to an army jeep as a human shield, sitting with his relatives...
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WRAP Rice presents annual report, comments on China, Russia
1. US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice walking in
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Condoleezza Rice, US Secretary of State:
"Good afternoon. I am pleased to join today acting Secretary of State for democracy, human rights and labour, Jonathan...
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Reactions to shutdown of Philippines TV network
Rights groups and observers expressed alarm Wednesday over a government agency’s shutdown of ABS-CBN, the Philippines' largest TV and radio network, which has been a major provider of news on the coronavirus pandemic.
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Kerry: Committing Journalism 'Not A Crime'
On World Press Freedom Day, US Secretary of State John Kerry says that journalism and reporting the truth is a badge of honor.Kerry delivered remarks at the State Department on Tuesday commemorating the occasion, reflecting on the...
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UN expert sees threats to media freedom in Japan
A UN rights expert warned on Tuesday of "serious threats" to the independence of the media in Japan, including laws meant to protect coverage fairness and national security that he said could work as censorship.UN Special Rapporteur...
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Reax to Twitter move to censor tweets on country-by-country basis
Davos, Switzerland
1. Close up of tweets on World Economic Forum's Twitter page, displayed on screen
2. Mid of screen with WEF Twitter page
3. Wide of "Social Media Corner" at WEF forum
4. Wide of social media commentator Jeff Jarvis...
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Cuban citizens allowed to buy microwaves and other electrical goods
1. Wide of "Carlos III" shopping centre in Havana
2. Interior of electronics store, man browsing
3. Pull out from DVD player to wide of flat screens on wall
4. Mid of man looking at electronic wares
5. SOUNDBITE (Spanish): Lazaro...
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Associated Press CEO Tom Curley speaks on press freedom
1. Mid shot of Tom Curley walking to podium
2. Wide shot of event
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Tom Curley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Associated Press:
"The powerful have to be watched, and we are the watchers. And you don''t need...
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State Dept comment on detained Straits Times journalist
1. US State Department spokesman Richard Boucher walks in to presser
2. Various shots of media
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Richard Boucher, US State Department spokesman:
"(Q: China. It's reported that the Chinese authorities detained a...
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US journalist for British paper goes on trial
1. Exterior Harare court house
2. Legal teams outside court
3. British newspaper "The Guardian" journalist Andrew Meldrum and his wife arriving at court
4. Scales of Justice sculpture on exterior
5. Meldrum talking to supporter
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RSF calls for release of jailed journalists in Egypt
The organisation 'Reporters Without Borders' held a protest in Paris on Tuesday demanding press freedom and the release of journalists who have been jailed in Egypt.
Members deployed a large banner with a message reading...
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Maria Ressa Warns Erosion Of Democracy Is Happening In The U.S.
Journalist Maria Ressa talked to Newsy after her cyber-libel conviction in the Philippines.