A key piece of federal law, Section 230, has been credited with fostering the internet and allowing misinformation and hate speech to flourish. Here’s how it could be reformed.
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Experts help explain the context around the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, and subsequent trial and convictions of Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael and William Bryan.
Bisakah ekonomi dan pasar memberi perempuan jalur alternatif untuk mencapai emansipasi?
Two film crews comprised of Latino and Black cinematic arts graduate students made short films to counter vaccine fears in both communities.
Experts help explain the context around the murder trial and convictions of Greg McMichael, Travis McMichael and William Bryan.
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act designates broadband internet access as an essential service and targets billions of dollars to close the digital divide.
An economic approach to emancipation.
An Italian media scholar raised on American TV assesses Netflix’s ambitious strategy to create original productions in Italy, Japan, Brazil and beyond – and distribute them globally.
When homes become classrooms, things like a lack of technology and a quiet place to study take an even bigger toll on student achievement, new research finds.
An analysis of social media commentary about socialism versus capitalism shows that people are talking past each other, but some are engaging in more nuanced discussions as well.
A religion scholar explains how Ronald Reagan invoked religion and shifted the American notion of a good society – a vision that might resonate with the politics of today.
Twitter bots amplify conspiracy theories, including the so-called ‘collective delusion’ that is QAnon, making them appear more popular and able to reach more real humans.
A PR veteran explains four key takeaways from a survey of communicators and activists taken earlier this year and what they mean for today’s anti-racism protests.
When African Americans press ‘record’ to film police brutality, they are challenging a nation not to look away.
Few of those in the K-pop industry have donated or even spoken out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Depuis des siècles, des Noirs sont tués impunément aux États-Unis. Les images de cette violence témoignent d’un manque de respect vis-à-vis des morts et risquent de traumatiser ceux qui les regardent.
For almost a century, American popular culture has perpetuated the idea that only journalists working in foreign countries could be in danger.
Dan Birman, director of the new Netflix feature documentary ‘Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story,’ discusses his filmmaking process and the importance of the case.
The US has a centuries-old tradition of killing black people without repercussion – and of publicly viewing the violence. Spreading those images can disrespect the dead and traumatize viewers.
Research and investigative journalism call into question the authenticity of – and actual public support for – recent protests demanding governments lift lockdowns and ‘reopen’ the US economy.
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Assistant Professor of Journalism, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Ph.D. student in Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Professor of Professional Practice, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Associate Professor and Knight Center Chair in Media & Religion, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Professor of Communication and Spatial Sciences, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Director, Center for Public Relations, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Associate Professor of Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Professor of Journalism and Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Managing Director, The Norman Lear Center, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Executive Fellow in Digital Security, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Clinical Professor of Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Professor of Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Professor of Journalism, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Sheila Murphy is a Friend of The Conversation.
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