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Women in technology
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago

Channel 4 forced to apologise for swearing during boat race live coverage

Channel 4 apologized for swearing during the Boat Race coverage, which featured Oxford's women's victory and Cambridge's men's win.
#lgbtq
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago
SF LGBT

A librarian was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids. Then something amazing happened. - LGBTQ Nation

Library director Luanne James was fired for refusing to remove LGBTQ+ books from youth access, sparking significant community support and fundraising efforts.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago
LGBT

Fox host makes sick joke about teen suicide as Donald Trump signed anti-trans order - LGBTQ Nation

Jesse Watters expressed anger over the existence of trans people despite Republican control and Trump's executive order against trans girls in sports.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

A librarian was fired for refusing to hide LGBTQ+ books from kids. Then something amazing happened. - LGBTQ Nation

Library director Luanne James was fired for refusing to remove LGBTQ+ books from youth access, sparking significant community support and fundraising efforts.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Fox host makes sick joke about teen suicide as Donald Trump signed anti-trans order - LGBTQ Nation

Jesse Watters expressed anger over the existence of trans people despite Republican control and Trump's executive order against trans girls in sports.
#meta
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
5 days ago

Meta continues using transphobic company language despite its Oversight Board's warning

Meta's hate speech policy includes an anti-trans term despite recommendations to remove it, highlighting ongoing issues with content moderation.
#journalism
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago
Media industry

Has the Mainstream Media Failed Us?

Mainstream journalism and social media face crises while journalists must adapt to safeguard democracy amid misinformation, political violence, and aggressive government responses.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Reform to launch new podcast after run-ins with media

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, while Reform UK launches a podcast for behind-the-scenes political insights.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Politics of Black hair: why grooming rules are under scrutiny across the diaspora

Disputes over natural Black hairstyles highlight ongoing colonial influences on grooming standards in schools and workplaces across the African and Caribbean diaspora.
#scott-mills
Photography
fromThe Phoblographer
1 day ago

Our Staff is All Human. Can Other Publications Say the Same?

Phoblographer aims to reduce reliance on big photo retailers and banner ads by promoting a subscription model for sustainability.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Pete Hegseth Accused of Blocking Promotions of a Dozen Officers Due to Race, Gender: Report

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is accused of blocking promotions of military officers based on race, gender, and political affiliations.
NYC parents
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Is Mandated Reporting Racist? What Families Must Know

Low reporting standards and systemic racism lead to unjust CPS reports, disproportionately affecting Black and Brown families.
#trump
Non-profit organizations
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Trump defunding of NPR and PBS blocked by judge, but damage is already done

A federal judge ruled Trump's executive order defunding NPR and PBS violated the First Amendment, but Congress cut off all funding regardless.
Non-profit organizations
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Trump defunding of NPR and PBS blocked by judge, but damage is already done

A federal judge ruled Trump's executive order defunding NPR and PBS violated the First Amendment, but Congress cut off all funding regardless.
NYC LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

Shocking video shows man attacking gay reality TV couple's vehicle in road rage incident - LGBTQ Nation

A road rage incident in West Hollywood involved a man attacking a gay couple's car while they were inside, fearing for their safety.
Parenting
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

EXCLUSIVE: Sage Steele Opens Up to Sean Hannity About How Her Kids Helped Push Her to Sue ESPN

Sage Steele's decision to sue ESPN was influenced by her children and her desire to stand up for her beliefs.
Writing
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

My Years-Long Fight to Say "They"

The author reflects on their journey of writing about their experiences as a Jehovah's Witness and the challenges faced in publishing.
Law
fromPoynter
4 days ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.
Television
fromVulture
4 days ago

Why Is Survivor 50 Hiding the Women?

Survivor 50 has started well, but women contestants are receiving significantly less screen time and attention in the edit.
#first-amendment
Non-profit organizations
fromConsequence
5 days ago

Judge Rules Against Trump's Order Ending Federal Funding for NPR and PBS

A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to end funding for NPR and PBS, citing violations of free speech under the First Amendment.
Media industry
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS

A federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration's directive to end funding for NPR and PBS, citing First Amendment rights.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Federal Judge Smacks Down Trump's Executive Order Defunding NPR and PBS: Unlawful and Unenforceable'

A federal judge ruled Trump's executive order to cut funding for NPR and PBS unconstitutional, citing First Amendment protections.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Republican rebukes FCC chair's threats to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war

FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcaster licenses for spreading fake news about Iran, sparking bipartisan criticism over First Amendment concerns and government overreach.
Non-profit organizations
fromConsequence
5 days ago

Judge Rules Against Trump's Order Ending Federal Funding for NPR and PBS

A federal judge blocked Trump's executive order to end funding for NPR and PBS, citing violations of free speech under the First Amendment.
Media industry
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS

A federal judge permanently blocked the Trump administration's directive to end funding for NPR and PBS, citing First Amendment rights.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Federal Judge Smacks Down Trump's Executive Order Defunding NPR and PBS: Unlawful and Unenforceable'

A federal judge ruled Trump's executive order to cut funding for NPR and PBS unconstitutional, citing First Amendment protections.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Republican rebukes FCC chair's threats to revoke broadcast licenses over Iran war

FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcaster licenses for spreading fake news about Iran, sparking bipartisan criticism over First Amendment concerns and government overreach.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Jake Tapper Calls Out the Left Cozying Up to Hasan Piker: Has a History of Outrageous, if Not Bigoted' Comments

Jake Tapper questions the Democratic establishment's embrace of controversial socialist Hasan Piker, highlighting his history of shocking statements.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Can Europe's public service media survive attacks by the far right?

Political conflicts and management changes in public broadcasting reflect broader trends in Italy and France towards control and privatization.
Artificial intelligence
fromAxios
6 days ago

AI distances itself from adult content that once drove the tech revolution

OpenAI canceled plans for adult content due to safety concerns and regulatory pressures from investors and internal teams.
SF LGBT
fromQueerty
1 day ago

These LGBTQ+ books are being banned & people are making noise so it doesn't go unnoticed - Queerty

404 Day highlights the issue of Internet censorship in public libraries and schools, particularly affecting access to constitutionally protected websites.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

On Thin Ice for a Long Time': Fox Justice Correspondent Details How Epstein Doomed Bondi

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files led to her ouster as Attorney General despite her close relationship with President Trump.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

An AI company set out to fix news deserts. Instead, it copied local journalists' work - Poynter

Nota is shutting down its local news sites due to multiple instances of plagiarism in its articles.
fromLGBTQ Nation
3 days ago

NASCAR reinstates driver suspended for mocking another racer with outlandish "gay voice" - LGBTQ Nation

I'm sorry to anyone who was offended. That's not how I want to represent myself. I have some close friends in the LGBTQ+ community who I would never want to feel less of themselves because of what I said.
LGBT
Non-profit organizations
fromAdvocate.com
4 days ago

Popular creator The Woke Ginger sues Missouri nonprofit for firing him over political posts

A former executive alleges wrongful termination for expressing political views on social media, claiming violation of state law by his employer.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
3 days ago

California Suspends Enforcement of Law Requiring VCs to Report Diversity Data

California suspended a new regulation requiring venture capital firms to report demographic data about startup founders amid public criticism.
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Why Are We So Scared of Trans People?' Fox News Talent BRAWLS Over Olympic Ruling

Marie Harf argued that the decision was solving a problem that I actually don't think is a big problem on the Olympic stage. She stated, 'Honestly, I don't care' about trans women competing against women, which led to stunned reactions from the panel.
Women in technology
#social-media
Law
fromBloomberglaw
5 days ago

Social Media Jury Verdicts Ignite Internet Free Speech Debates

A coalition opposes recent jury verdicts holding social media companies liable for youth addiction, fearing implications for free speech and privacy rights.
Law
fromBloomberglaw
5 days ago

Social Media Jury Verdicts Ignite Internet Free Speech Debates

A coalition opposes recent jury verdicts holding social media companies liable for youth addiction, fearing implications for free speech and privacy rights.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

Serving as Trump's Attorney General is increasingly unattractive due to high expectations and political risks.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Trump move to bar funding for NPR, PBS stopped by court

A federal judge blocked Trump's order to cut funding for NPR and PBS, citing First Amendment violations against viewpoint discrimination.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Who Would Want It?' CNN Anchor Asks Why Anyone Would Want to Be Attorney General After Trump Sacks Another One

Serving as Trump's Attorney General is increasingly unattractive due to high expectations and political risks.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Trump move to bar funding for NPR, PBS stopped by court

A federal judge blocked Trump's order to cut funding for NPR and PBS, citing First Amendment violations against viewpoint discrimination.
SF LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Republicans slammed for "cruel" one-word response to the Trans Day of Visibility - LGBTQ Nation

Protesters rallied in Sioux Falls for transgender rights against anti-trans bills, while Republicans faced backlash for their dismissive response to Transgender Day of Visibility.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

The toughest job facing the new head of Ofcom: tackling the blatantly partisan GB News | Polly Toynbee

Labour's identity strengthens as it confronts Trump, while the Ofcom chair selection reveals government attitudes towards online regulation.
Right-wing politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
6 days ago

A right-winger tried to own a No Kings protestor with gotcha questions. She skewered him instead. - LGBTQ Nation

A woman's powerful responses at a protest left a right-wing interviewer speechless, earning her widespread praise online.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Amazing Moment!' Joe Scarborough Beams Over Justice Roberts's New World, Same Constitution' Quip to Trump's Caveman' Lawyer

Chief Justice John Roberts challenged the Trump administration's interpretation of birthright citizenship during Supreme Court hearings.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Fox Host says Gavin Newsom is a woman because he's always crying & crossing his legs - LGBTQ Nation

Jesse Watters mocked Gavin Newsom's masculinity, suggesting he is overly feminine and questioning the Democratic Party's need for a straight white male candidate.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

College Republicans director made racist and sexist remarks on live streams

Kai Schwemmer, political director of College Republicans of America, has made numerous extremist and bigoted statements, raising concerns about his sincerity and beliefs.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Bari Weiss Turns to Ex-CNN Boss Jeff Zucker for Advice Amid CBS News Woes: Report

Bari Weiss seeks advice from Jeff Zucker as she leads CBS News and aims to enhance its news division.
Arts
fromColossal
3 weeks ago

Mischief's Genius Ads for NPR Provoke Urgent Questions About the Right to Information

NPR continues its mission despite losing $1.1 billion in federal funding through CPB dissolution, relying on member stations, endowments, and contributions while launching a campaign promoting public curiosity and inquiry.
#fcc
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

First, Colbert, now 'The View': Trump's FCC opens equal time investigation into political chat show | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

First, Colbert, now 'The View': Trump's FCC opens equal time investigation into political chat show | Fortune

Media industry
fromIndieWire
1 week ago

How the FCC Could Quietly Smother Network TV - Without Ever 'Banning' Free Speech

Political pressure and regulatory power threaten free speech on American television, leading to self-censorship among broadcasters.
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Is That Your F*cking Name?': Jon Stewart Mocks Trump With Epstein Files After He Says Reporters Can Ask Him About Sex'

Stewart mocked: Who's name is that? Is that your f*cking name? Who's name is that?! Oh, you meant like general sex sh*t like Loveline sh*t. Sorry. You know, honestly, his leering behavior is less commander-in-chief at war and more grandpa who's lost his filter in public.
US politics
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

ONE SHEET: CNN's Looming Cuts, From Radio Caller to Federal Policy, and Trump's Mueller Death Diss

A caller's suggestion led to ICE agents being deployed at airports within 24 hours, influencing federal policy rapidly.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

It's Despicable!' Karoline Leavitt Uses Fox Graphic to Bash Media Over Migrant Murder Story

Karoline Leavitt criticized media coverage of Sheridan Gorman's murder by an illegal immigrant during a White House briefing.
LGBT
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

10 Times People Totally Unfairly Scrutinized Queer TV Shows... Literally Just For Being Queer

Heated Rivalry celebrates queer love without narrative punishment, while facing backlash for depicting non-straight romance with similar graphic content to mainstream shows like Bridgerton.
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

Man who shouted n-word at Black actors wants you to know he also yelled "pedophile" at a bi actor - LGBTQ Nation

Davidson - who attended the awards ceremony as an executive producer for a biopic about his life with TS, I Swear, which was nominated for five BAFTA awards - recently told Variety that ceremony organizers assured him "that any swearing would be edited out of the broadcast," aired on a two-hour delay by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
Film
#fcc-regulation
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

The FCC chair is pushing 'pro-American' content. That's not how a free press works. - Poynter

FCC Chair Brendan Carr is promoting a 'Pledge America' campaign encouraging broadcasters to air patriotic content and pro-American programming while threatening media licensing over coverage deemed unfavorable to the Trump administration.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

FCC chair threatens to pull licenses of broadcasters airing 'distortions' about the Iran war

FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcasters' licenses for airing misleading coverage of the Iran war, citing the requirement that broadcasters operate in the public interest.
Media industry
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

The FCC chair is pushing 'pro-American' content. That's not how a free press works. - Poynter

FCC Chair Brendan Carr is promoting a 'Pledge America' campaign encouraging broadcasters to air patriotic content and pro-American programming while threatening media licensing over coverage deemed unfavorable to the Trump administration.
Media industry
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

FCC chair threatens to pull licenses of broadcasters airing 'distortions' about the Iran war

FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcasters' licenses for airing misleading coverage of the Iran war, citing the requirement that broadcasters operate in the public interest.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Trump FCC Head Promotes Pledge for Media to Run Pro-America' Content Days After Threat Over Negative Coverage

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr launched a 'Pledge America' campaign urging broadcasters to air patriotic programming and pro-America content instead of what he characterizes as anti-American media.
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Warner Bros reportedly asked for Baftas slur to be cut from BBC broadcast

Labour MP Dawn Butler has since accused the BBC of "an obvious bias" and a "failure of duty of care" for airing the slur. The MP for Brent Central stated the offensive language "should never have been aired" and described its broadcast as "painful and unforgivable."
Film
Media industry
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Could the government pull a TV station off the air over its news coverage? Trump's comments raise the question

The Trump administration threatened broadcast licenses of news organizations over Iran war coverage, but legal experts say these threats lack enforceable legal basis.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CBS Sports Host Blasts Player Accused of Using Racist Insult: You're Wrong!'

Well, I guess today is a new day in football, but with the same old racist problems; and whilst we do wanna focus on the games ahead today because the game is what we love yesterday does still linger. And whether or not you like Vini Jr., that shouldn't shape your opinion on this incident, and which team you support, it shouldn't affect which side of the story that you fall on.
Soccer (FIFA)
US politics
fromInside Investigator
3 weeks ago

Deepfake bill draws fire from broadcasters, free speech advocates

A bill restricting deepfake distribution 90 days before elections raises First Amendment concerns despite media exemptions and disclaimer requirements.
#fcc-enforcement
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump FCC's equal-time crackdown doesn't apply equally-or at all-to talk radio

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr selectively enforces equal-time rules on TV talk shows while avoiding similar enforcement on conservative-dominated talk radio, raising concerns about unequal regulatory application.
US politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump FCC's equal-time crackdown doesn't apply equally-or at all-to talk radio

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr selectively enforces equal-time rules on TV talk shows while avoiding similar enforcement on conservative-dominated talk radio, raising concerns about unequal regulatory application.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

Brendan Carr Threatens Media Licenses After Trump Complaints

FCC Chair Brendan Carr threatened to revoke broadcaster licenses for spreading fake news and misleading coverage, citing low public trust in legacy media and broadcasters' obligation to serve the public interest.
Media industry
fromNieman Lab
3 weeks ago

When left-leaning journalists produce right-leaning stories

Liberal journalists' personal political leanings do not necessarily translate into biased news output due to professional norms and practices designed to maintain objectivity.
Film
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Media Is Changing, and Democracy Hangs in the Balance

Dwindling attention, business changes and technology enable disinformation; rebuilding local journalism requires media literacy, nonprofit experiments, and generational time to restore news for democracy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

CBS News and CNN staffers fear disaster' as Paramount wins Warner Bros battle

A Paramount-WBD merger is a disaster for the people who work at both companies, and if Bari Weiss takes control of CNN, it will be the end of the global network Ted Turner founded, one concerned CNN producer who was not authorized to comment told the Guardian. I don't think that's hyperbolic.
Media industry
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump FCC Chair Confirms He's Started Enforcement Proceedings' Against The View

The FCC opened an investigation into ABC's The View over equal-time guidance, and Chairman Carr vowed to hold broadcasters accountable for political influence.
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Oh, Good, There's Another Casualty in the Conservative War on Public Media

The vote formalized plans announced last year to wind down operations [for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting] after lawmakers voted to strip more than $500 million in annual funding from the organization. Executives have been emptying the corporation's coffers in recent months by making grants to public media organizations. After the federal funding ended, executives at the corporation discussed putting the organization into hibernation, keeping it alive in case Congress eventually voted to restore its federal appropriation.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US FCC notice to broadcasters prompts concerns on curtailing free speech

FCC scrutiny of entertainment shows, paired with growing corporate media consolidation, risks regulatory intervention that could curtail media freedom in the United States.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Trump FCC investigates The View, reportedly says "fake news" will be punished

The FCC Media Bureau's January 21 public notice to broadcast TV stations said that despite a 2006 decision in which the FCC exempted The Tonight Show with Jay Leno from the rule, current entertainment shows may not qualify for that exemption. "Importantly, the FCC has not been presented with any evidence that the interview portion of any late night or daytime television talk show program on air presently would qualify for the bona fide news exemption," the notice said.
Media industry
US politics
fromEsquire
2 months ago

Don Lemon Was Arrested Just for Doing His Job

Authoritarian systems become vulnerable when their absurdity provokes laughter instead of fear; exploiting that moment undermines coercive power.
US politics
fromDefector
2 months ago

Which Lives Are Worthy Of The Media's Protection? | Defector

The United States invaded Venezuela, abducted President Nicolás Maduro during Operation Absolute Resolve, and imposed restrictive Pentagon rules limiting reporters' access and reporting.
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Is Don Lemon a Threat to Religious Liberty?

The arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon by federal authorities in Los Angeles today for his alleged participation in an anti-ICE protest in a St. Paul, Minnesota, church on January 18 is startling on multiple grounds. First of all, it's not like Lemon was a fugitive from justice. Two judges in Minnesota had earlier denied a requested indictment of Lemon, so he felt free to go to L.A. to cover the Grammy Awards.
US politics
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