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Our stories examine the ways that race, religion, class, dis/ability, age, gender and sexual identity issues intersect with major topics in the media, and aim to bring new perspectives to light.

Jeremy Paxman Religious Comments were Offensive, rules BBC Trust

Jeremy Paxman Religious Comments were Offensive, rules BBC Trust

Editorial standards committee says comments made in discussion with Richard Dawkins had no clear editorial purpose. Published 31 July 2012 …

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Libya: A Hard Road Ahead for Media and Democracy

Libya: A Hard Road Ahead for Media and Democracy

Posted: 2 August 2012 By Milica Pesic, MDI Executive Director Of all the revolutions in the Arab Spring the Libyan …

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Intolerance on Show as Olympic Games Kick Off

Intolerance on Show as Olympic Games Kick Off

Posted: 31 July 2012 By Aidan White The London Games are up and running, but already the Olympic Charter of …

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Reporting on Aging Award Open

Reporting on Aging Award Open

Region: European Union Application Deadline: 1 September 2012 European journalists whose work addresses the challenges of an aging society are …

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Gypsy Culture is Much more than Dresses and Make-up

Gypsy Culture is Much more than Dresses and Make-up

Published July 23 2012 By Katharine Quarmby for The Independent Ask anyone in the street what the word “Gypsy” means …

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This is How racism Takes Root

This is How racism Takes Root

Published 22 July 2012 By Joseph Harker for guardian.co.uk By now surely everyone knows the case of the eight men …

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Journalists and Diversity Campaigners Force Olympic U-Turn

Journalists and Diversity Campaigners Force Olympic U-Turn

26 July 2012 By Aidan White A gold-plated victory for diversity has been registered by journalists and supporters of The …

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Ofcom Publishes Report on Measuring Media Plurality

Ofcom Publishes Report on Measuring Media Plurality

Published: 19 June 2012 Ofcom has published its report on measuring media plurality.The report is for the Secretary of State, …

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‘Testosterone-fuelled’ BBC Interviews

‘Testosterone-fuelled’ BBC Interviews

‘One Woman Expert for every Nine Men’ on its Flagship News Bulletin Published 19 July 2012 For the Daily Mail …

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World Health Organization Scholarships open to Journalists

World Health Organization Scholarships open to Journalists

Deadline: July 27 2012 Region: Worldwide Health journalists can apply for this fellowship. Internews is partnering with the World Health …

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