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1. Press freedom: Political bias in media doesn't threaten democracy — other, less visible biases do

   By Admin, Thursday at 12:31 PM
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2. How 'hyperlocal' journalism can restore trust in the media

   By Admin, October 9
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3. Donald Trump, Boris Johnson and the dangers of excessive positivity

   By Admin, October 5
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4. To combat conspiracy theories teach critical thinking – and community values

   By Admin, October 2
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5. Misinformation about illicit drugs is spreading on social media – and the consequences could be dangerous

   By Admin, October 2
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6. Digital democracy is still a long way off in Africa: it takes more than technology

   By Admin, October 1
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7. Journalism makes blunders but still feeds democracy: an insider's view

   By Admin, September 17
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8. Faked videos shore up false beliefs about Biden's mental health

   By Admin, September 16
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9. Coronavirus and conspiracies: how the far right is exploiting the pandemic

   By Admin, September 15
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10. With the election campaign underway, can the law protect voters from fake news and conspiracy theories?

    By Admin, September 15
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11. Here's how to talk to vaccine skeptics so they might actually hear you

    By Admin, August 20
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12. Instagram is the home of pretty pictures. Why are people flocking to it for news?

    By Admin, August 19
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13. Coronavirus misinformation is a global issue, but which myth you fall for likely depends on where you live

    By Admin, August 11
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14. Facts or fake news: Revealing patterns in the COVID-19 tweets of Trudeau and Trump

    By Admin, July 13
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15. Coronavirus: misinformation is leading to 'fake news' anxieties in Dutch refugee communities

    By Admin, July 7
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16. Cultural factors are behind disinformation pandemic: why this matters

    By Admin, July 5
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17. The media often conflates malicious criticism with genuine critique: why it shouldn't

    By Admin, July 1
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18. China's disinformation campaign is real. We need better defences against state-based cyberattacks

    By Admin, June 23
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19. 5 ways to help stop the 'infodemic,' the increasing misinformation about coronavirus

    By Admin, May 21
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20. Trust in quality news outlets strong during coronavirus pandemic

    By Admin, May 17
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21. There is no evidence that the coronavirus was created in a laboratory

    By Admin, April 20
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22. Debunking 9 popular myths doing the rounds in Africa about the coronavirus

    By Admin, April 13
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23. Meet ‘Sara’, ‘Sharon’ and 'Mel': why people spreading coronavirus anxiety on Twitter might actually be bots

    By Admin, April 1
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24. Social media companies are taking steps to tamp down coronavirus misinformation – but they can do more

    By Admin, March 30
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25. How to spot coronavirus fake news – an expert guide

    By Admin, March 20
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