Is Traditional Journalism a Dying Industry?

If you were to ask five people of the last five generations the question of whether or not traditional journalism is a dying industry, you’re bound to get five totally and completely different answers. Surprising right? Some might say so. Others? Well, others may be able to see the other side of what most assume … Continue reading Is Traditional Journalism a Dying Industry?

How Has Acceptable Ethics Practices in the Media Changed?

It should come as no surprise that the ethics practices the media follow has been under question in recent years. With the rise of unconventional news sources being the dominant source for information and news of all types to consumers, there have been even more questions raised about the ethics practices they follow (Center for … Continue reading How Has Acceptable Ethics Practices in the Media Changed?

Are People Overworking Themselves to the Point Where They Cannot be Civically Engaged?

In America, when it comes to voting and being civically engaged to some capacity, and working a 9 to 5, the majority of Americans would choose to work. On the surface, it seems logical; the more you are at work, the more you are paid your salary, making you, in turn, more financially stable to … Continue reading Are People Overworking Themselves to the Point Where They Cannot be Civically Engaged?

Can Bias Be Written Off and Protected Under The Free Speech Amendment?

As most Americans know, the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States is what guarantees that, among other things, free speech is granted to all citizens within the country. In recent years, however, the question of what speech should be considered free has been called into question.  This is due to an increasing … Continue reading Can Bias Be Written Off and Protected Under The Free Speech Amendment?

How Has Digital Journalism Contributed to the Spread of Conspiracy Theories like QAnon?

Over the course of the last decade and a half, we’ve seen the ways that information has become easier and more accessible to digest and obtain, as the internet has become the main source for doing so. From news organizations creating apps for smartphones for viewers to social media platforms creating their own news channels … Continue reading How Has Digital Journalism Contributed to the Spread of Conspiracy Theories like QAnon?