It is remarkable how much can change in a short period. When we embarked on this special issue, we were tasked with finding a manner to articulate a place of commonality in what appeared to be a very polarized public sphere, especially in the United States. So, rather than directly taking on polarization or even echo chambers, we moved the conversation towards articulating … [Read more...] about Holding space for the commons
Censorship
Media Literacy Education: Counteracting the Disruption
Censorship, cancel culture, Generative AI, ethics, or lack of ethics are topics found daily in the media as well as mainstream conversation. Where is the media literacy education amid the concerns that have arisen? It should be front and center, but the problem is that the heartbeat of the work is missing as its focal point. In part, because people are so focused on the … [Read more...] about Media Literacy Education: Counteracting the Disruption
Russia, Censorship, and Surveillance
In this world today, media influences almost every aspect of our lives. What started as a form of mass communication to spread information to the public has turned into something much more influential, and at times, corrupt. The advancements in technology over the decades have provided us with faster and more efficient ways of communication. However, these innovations can have … [Read more...] about Russia, Censorship, and Surveillance
