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How ‘both sides’ journalism undermines impartiality and is a disservice to democracy

Reporting both sides of an issue is a basic requirement of journalism – but this doesn’t mean giving both sides equal weight, regardless of the facts.

Denis Muller, The Conversation
· Nov 01, 2024 · 10:00 pm
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India has seen a spate of arrests of YouTubers and even harsh new laws to control content.

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· Jun 19, 2022 · 09:00 am
In the US, Hindus and Muslims prefer to watch CNN, while white evangelicals like Fox News

An analysis of data from different surveys shows how different religious groups in the US watch TV news.

Ryan Burge, The Conversation
· May 26, 2021 · 07:30 pm

In Karnataka, Janardhana Reddy’s downfall mirrors the BJP’s dwindling fortunes in Bellary

The mining baron’s arrest for alleged corruption also has all the trappings of sweet revenge for his bête noire Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy.

Sowmya Aji
· Nov 12, 2018 · 07:30 pm
Explosion of digital media ensures that journalist is not the last word on news, says Smriti Irani

Her statement comes days after her ministry withdrew guidelines aimed at punishing journalists for spreading fake news.

Scroll Staff
· Apr 28, 2018 · 11:28 am
Watch: Fareed Zakaria’s message on how the media should cover the government is true for India too

There is one gaping hole in the United States democratic system: the president, said Zakaria.

Scroll Staff
· May 17, 2017 · 08:00 pm

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Media Analysis

How ‘both sides’ journalism undermines impartiality and is a disservice to democracy

Reporting both sides of an issue is a basic requirement of journalism – but this doesn’t mean giving both sides equal weight, regardless of the facts.

Denis Muller, The Conversation · Nov 01, 2024 · 10:00 pm

Are YouTubers now as important as TV journalists in shaping Indian politics?

India has seen a spate of arrests of YouTubers and even harsh new laws to control content.

Umang Poddar · Jun 19, 2022 · 09:00 am

In the US, Hindus and Muslims prefer to watch CNN, while white evangelicals like Fox News

An analysis of data from different surveys shows how different religious groups in the US watch TV news.

Ryan Burge, The Conversation · May 26, 2021 · 07:30 pm

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Eco India: Kanpur's tanneries adopt sustainable practices to cut environmental impact

Nov 10, 2024 · 08:55 am

Eco India, Episode 273: How cleaner alternatives pave way for a sustainable future

Nov 09, 2024 · 03:25 pm

Watch: Crises of belonging and citizenship in Assam

Nov 07, 2024 · 03:30 pm

Why bad news for one Muslim American is bad news for all Muslims

Since Muslim Americans are an extreme 'outgroup', they're all the more vulnerable to discrimination, especially in the wake of negative media coverage.

Muniba Saleem, The Conversation · Jun 28, 2016 · 05:30 am

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