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View ArticleAnnouncing the second annual Jack Layton Journalism for Change Fellowship
Aug 22, 2018rabble staffWe're announcing the second year of the Jack Layton Journalism for Change Fellowship, in partnership with the Institute for Change Leaders. Read on for more information on how...
View ArticleChallenging rape culture in the media
Sep 11, 2018Talking Radical RadioFarrah Khan and Shannon Giannitsopoulou talk about the work of the organization Femifesto to challenge rape culture in the media.
View ArticleWorth boycotting: Ottawa's plan to put journalism on life support
May 1, 2019John MillerPublishers bargained away their most precious commodity -- their professional integrity.
View ArticlePeace Brigades International marks World Press Freedom Day
May 3, 2019Brent PattersonIn 2018, 94 journalists and media workers died in targeted killings, bomb attacks and crossfire incidents. Let us remember their sacrifice and the risks many take to bring us...
View ArticleHow government 'help' could destroy journalism
May 31, 2019John MillerBill C-97, which would allow news outlets deemed "qualified" by an ostensibly independent panel to receive federal funds, is dangerous. But Canada's publishers are lining up at...
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