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The US has a centuries-old tradition of killing black people without repercussion – and of publicly viewing the violence. Spreading those images can disrespect the dead and traumatize viewers.
Research and investigative journalism call into question the authenticity of – and actual public support for – recent protests demanding governments lift lockdowns and ‘reopen’ the US economy.
A community effort is creating do-it-yourself hand-washing stations for the homeless population in Los Angeles.
The National Prayer Breakfast has been a time to forge friendships. But, as a scholar says, Trump used it to praise his accomplishments, malign his enemies, and thank God for being on his side.
The persistence of this trope might say something about the barriers women in media continue to face.
Perusahaan-perusahaan rokok meminta bantuan influencer media sosial untuk mempromosikan produk mereka kepada anak muda.
The programs that Americans of all political stripes like to watch seem to be united by a common theme.
Tobacco companies are enlisting the help of social media influencers to promote traditional cigarettes and their brands to young people.
Many of the low-income people who do use VeggieBook after downloading it at food pantries are eating more nutritious meals, often with more focused family time at the table.
Around this time of the year, the Salvation Army’s red kettles become visible as part of holiday giving. How this British evangelical organization came to the US is interesting history.
A record number of women are poised to win public office in 2018. But don’t look to California for help shifting the gender balance in Congress during the ‘year of the woman.’
With almost 30 percent of South Koreans either Protestant or Catholic, faith plays a big role in how people think about relations with the North.
The activism of the Parkland teens is a reminder of where social media gets it right. We mustn’t forget them in our rush to regulate.
The row over suspected Russian involvement in the assassination attempt on Sergei Skripal has sparked some very confrontational social media activity.
Sexism has long been an unfortunate feature of the workplace, but is male privilege still a problem when the gig economy makes most of our office interactions virtual?
In the ‘60s, a Roman Catholic religious order, the Immaculate Heart Sisters, created a new vision of a religious community. Meghan Markle, engaged to Prince Harry, attended the high school founded by the nuns.
Past efforts to teach American students computer skills haven’t always helped workers get better-paying jobs. But spending on hardware and software for schools has certainly enriched tech companies.
Much of the Harry and Meghan coverage has ignored the royal family’s complicated history with race and “blood” and its insistence on continuing outdated traditions.
The way people use social media – and the algorithms inside those systems – increases passions, and drives people to polarizing extremes.
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Assistant Professor of Journalism, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Ph.D. student in Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Professor of Professional Practice, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Clinical Professor of Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Professor and Knight Center Chair in Media & Religion, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Professor of Communication and Spatial Sciences, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Director, Center for Public Relations, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Associate Professor of Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Professor of Journalism and Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Managing Director, The Norman Lear Center, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Executive Fellow in Digital Security, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Clinical Professor of Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Professor of Journalism, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Professor of Communication , USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
