Combatting Journalistic Misinformation During Elections
In the wake of Joe Biden’s presidential victory, many have taken a sigh of relief. Others, however, are questioning the legitimacy of his win. Since April, Donald Trump has been More
Misinformation and the Coronavirus: Narratives of Truth in the Digital Age
The recent outbreak of COVID-19, or the “coronavirus”, has captured the world’s attention. Officially deemed an international emergency in January, ceaseless reporting has been conducted on the potential implications of More
Southeast Asia and the Burgeoning War on Fake News: A New Route for Political Oppression?
As of today, Malaysia is in the process of repealing a year-old law, the Anti-Fake News Act (AFNA), criticized for allowing political oppression of the opposition. In the opposite direction, More
Modern-Day Propaganda: What’s Being Done About Fake News in Canada
In recent weeks, Minister of Democratic Institutions Karina Gould has been working alongside government officials and social media companies to ensure the spread of misinformation online is prevented. Concurrently, a More
Op-Ed: On Standards in Journalism
Politics are simultaneously the most important subject in journalism and the most difficult one to address. Politics dictate not only foreign policy but also what scientific research receives funding, what More
Desperate Times: Private and Public Responses to Fake News
With fake news on the rise, it is becoming increasingly difficult to stay properly informed, especially when it comes to politics. But now, more than ever, it is important to More
The Assault on Credibility
Reporting in the Age of Fake News