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$5,000 Ellen DeGeneres Gift to Matthew Wright Draws BacklashEllen DeGeneres gave $5,000 to Matthew Wright's GoFundMe campaign, and the gift has drawn pointed criticism online.
Carolina Journal's 'Real Journalism Requires Freedom' Essay, ExplainedCarolina Journal published an opinion essay on press independence; here is what the outlet said and what remains unverified.
Lexington, Ky. — Mark Pope Not Fazed by Social Media CriticismKentucky's Mark Pope and the basketball program are brushing aside online criticism, according to a new 247Sports report.
USC's 30-18 Win Over Ohio State Doesn't Quiet Lincoln Riley CriticsUSC beat Ohio State 30-18, but Lincoln Riley's doubters show how one scoreline rarely settles a coach's record.
Dalot Says Portugal Readied For Social Media BacklashPortugal defender Diogo Dalot told ESPN the squad anticipated online criticism tied to Cristiano Ronaldo during World Cup play.
London — How Culture Wars Start, King's College Research Frames ItA King's College London-linked analysis traces how narrow local disputes get rebranded into national culture-war fights.
What We Know About the 'News From the North' Opinion PieceNational Indigenous Times published an opinion essay arguing northern news should originate in the north, details remain limited.
Dallas News Says WNBA Debate Overshadows Basketball TalkDallas News reports that political argument around the WNBA is crowding out basketball analysis in local coverage this season.
One Remark From Ghana's President Mahama Tests AccountabilityGhana's President Mahama said criticism makes him perform better, per Modern Ghana — here's what the record does and doesn't show.
Manhattan Institute Publishes Essay on America's Culture-War PoliticsA New York think tank's new essay frames recent clashes over fur bans and air conditioning as part of America's broader culture wars.
Kelsea Ballerini Defends Stella Lefty After First Grand Ole Opry ShowKelsea Ballerini spoke up for singer Stella Lefty following criticism tied to her Grand Ole Opry debut, People.com reports.
25 Seasons In, PBS's Independent Lens Asks How Opinion Entered NewsPBS's Independent Lens devotes Season 25, Episode 11 to a question newsrooms keep avoiding: how opinion crept into news.
Detroit Schools Address Parent Questions After Online CriticismChalkbeat reports Detroit's school district is now answering community questions after criticism spread across social media.
London — Black Judge Quits British Journalism Awards Over Arday PieceA judge has resigned from British Journalism Awards duty over the shortlisting of a Jason Arday article, Black Current News reports.
2 Parties, One Finding: Pew Says Media Criticism Checks PoliticiansPew Research Center finds majorities of Republicans and Democrats agree press criticism restrains elected officials' behavior.
New York Times Opinion Announces Update to Guest Essay TeamThe New York Times Company posted an update about changes to Opinion's guest essay team, though specific details remain scarce in public reporting.
What We Know About the Cornell Daily Sun's Arts Journalism DebateA Cornell Daily Sun opinion piece asks how far arts critics should go in choosing candor over kindness toward subjects.
Residents Challenge Granville's Turf Proposal at Public ForumGranville residents raised objections to a proposed turf project at a public forum, according to NYVT Media, which first reported the meeting.
Florida Alligator Opinion Says News Label Lost Its MeaningA student newspaper column argues a once-specific media label is now used so broadly it no longer tells readers anything.
Muna Yaku Says Syriac Media Lacks Unified Vision, Not PlatformsMuna Yaku told SyriacPress that Syriac-language journalism's problem is scattered messaging, not a shortage of outlets.