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56 Newspapers in 45 Countries and 20 Languages

Just one last post about Copenhagen (probably.) Yesterday, 56 newspapers in 45 countries and 20 languages published a shared editorial, urging the citizens and policymakers of the world to take Copenhagen as a serious call-to-action. If they can work together, maybe the rest of us can?
Given that newspapers are inherently rivalrous, proud and disputatious, viewing [...]

December 8th, 2009
Topic: Environment, International Events, Spin da News Tags: , , ,

What’s Missing in the Media?

If you live in Toronto or area then you should come out to the event Missing in the Media on media democracy day. Come learn about and share what is missing in the mainstream media. The complete schedule is now online. And yes, I’m involved with this :)
What is missing in the media? Who is [...]

October 17th, 2008
Topic: Direct Action, Spin da News Tags: , ,

No More Junk on TV

I couldn’t resist that headline, but it’s close enough. The UK has decided to ban ads that sell junk food to young teens and children.
A total ban on adverts for unhealthy food and drink products around TV programmes for under-16s has come into force.
It extends similar restrictions already in place for shows aimed at children [...]

January 2nd, 2008
Topic: Body & Mind, Health Tags: , , , , ,