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Dorothy Filmmaker Says Backlash Sparked ConversationThe director behind Dorothy told India Today the film drew hatred but also opened a debate the industry rarely has.
News24 Opinion Argues Battles Over Media Prove Journalism EnduresA News24 opinion column argues that fights to control journalism prove the industry still matters, despite claims it's already dead.
What We Know About the Vancouver Villages Plan Opinion ColumnA Daily Hive opinion column from a veteran Vancouver housing writer looks at what follows the city's Villages Plan.
Straits Times Op-Ed Says AI Forces Journalism to Redefine ItselfA Straits Times opinion piece argues AI gives journalism its most existential chance yet to define what the profession is for.
Bryan Triangle Questions Media's Trump Covid-19 CoverageA commentary from bryantriangle.com revisits whether press coverage of Trump's pandemic response was fair or excessive.
Idaho Press Runs Opinion Cartoon Titled 'Media Hypocrisy'Idaho Press published an opinion cartoon on media hypocrisy, joining a recurring debate over how outlets frame contested stories.
ProPublica Report Ties Smithsonian to Trump Culture FightProPublica examined how the Smithsonian became caught up in disputes tied to the Trump administration, per a Sierra Sun Times report.
Rob Gronkowski Calls Media Criticism of His Partying RidiculousThe former NFL tight end pushed back on years of press coverage scrutinizing his off-field lifestyle, per a new report.
Baton Rouge, La. — LSU Op-Ed Says Partisanship Erodes Media TrustAn LSU Reveille opinion column argues rising partisanship has weakened journalism's ability to inform the public.
Denver — Payton Explains Tweet Defending Bo Nix From CriticismSean Payton addressed a tweet defending rookie quarterback Bo Nix from what he called false social media criticism, per Mile High Report.
NYT Opinion Column Calls for End to Culture War FeudingA New York Times opinion column argues for closing the book on culture war feuding, even as concrete disputes keep moving through statehouses and courts.
One USA Today Opinion Column Compares Trump's Reaction to Nixon'sA USA Today opinion column argues Trump's response to criticism echoes Nixon's downfall, without citing new reporting.
Metal Insider Argues Music Journalism Needs More VoicesAn opinion column at Metal Insider contends expanding who writes about music matters more as outlets shrink, not fewer critics.
Glendale — Marvin Harrison Jr. Answers Critics Before 49ers GameArizona's Marvin Harrison Jr. responded to online criticism of his play ahead of the Cardinals' matchup with the 49ers, per Yahoo Sports.
Cape Town — News24 Opinion Says Democracy Needs Multilingual NewsA News24 opinion piece argues democratic participation depends on journalism available in every language citizens read.
Columbia Journalism Review Shares Hannah Natanson's Reporting AdviceColumbia Journalism Review published career guidance from reporter Hannah Natanson, aimed squarely at working journalists.
What Did Paul Finebaum Say to Defend Arch Manning?Paul Finebaum pushed back on criticism of Texas quarterback Arch Manning, according to a Saturday Down South report circulating this week.
1 Lawrence Columnist to Launch Book on Kansas JournalismThe Lawrence Times reports a Lawrence-based columnist is preparing a book on how Kansas journalism has shaped public discourse.
Hinojosa urges Democrats to drop culture wars for economyHinojosa told Democrats to prioritize economic messaging over culture-war fights ahead of November and the 2028 race, Politico reports.
Guardian Report Frames Europe's Air Conditioning Fight as Culture WarThe Guardian frames Europe's AC debate around two phrases: 'heat panic' from skeptics and 'sacrificed at the altar' from advocates.