News & Politics (Page 60)
October 27, 2021
Political Satire as Advocacy Journalism: An Analysis of John Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight”
Though activism is not journalism, journalism can be seen as a form of activism. A common byproduct of providing an […]
October 27, 2021
Gas Shortage in the U.K. Eases For Now
SUFFOLK, U.K. After two weeks of major fuel shortages drivers are getting some relief in England. After several days of […]
October 27, 2021
When Investigative Health Journalism is Advocacy, the Little Guy Wins
Acting as a counterweight for money and politics distinguishes between “good guys” and “bad guys,” and when UVA did not immediately resolve the problems that Hancock and Lucas pointed out in their original investigation, the journalists reacted through additional reporting.
October 27, 2021
Why ‘The Moratorium Saved Us. It Really Did.’ Qualifies As Advocacy Journalism
Advocacy journalism has a long history in America. From Ida B. Wells’s heroic investigations into Southern lynchings in the late […]
October 26, 2021
Advocacy & Ethics in The Guardian’s Climate Change Reporting
In The Guardian, Emma Bryce’s article, ‘Kowbucha, seaweed, vaccines: the race to reduce cows’ methane emission,’ embodies climate advocacy. Bryce’s […]