#political-polarization

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Nieman Lab
1 week ago
Media industry

Even if mistrust in news isn't entirely reporters' fault, it is their problem

Conservatives in the US often distrust news coverage, leading to reinforcement of pre-existing perceptions despite some positive stories. [ more ]
Poynter
1 week ago
Media industry

Shut Out: How the pandemic and polarization have had chilling effects on good journalism - and our conclusion - Poynter

Journalists face challenges with sources dismissing press due to COVID-19 and political polarization, impacting in-person relationships and reporting access. [ more ]
Digiday
1 month ago
Media industry

News podcasts and ad buyers have yet to see a presidential election year ad spend bump

News podcasts are experiencing declining or flat ad revenue compared to previous election years. Advertisers are increasingly avoiding news content due to brand suitability concerns and political polarization. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Education

Minouche Shafik: the UK peer facing choppy waters over Gaza protests at Columbia

Navigating anti-Israel student protests at Columbia University poses challenges for President Minouche Shafik amidst political polarization and allegations of inaction. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
Education

Opinion: Californians divided on LGBTQ issues at schools, but there's a path to parental support

Parents' rights movement gaining momentum in education
Shift to focusing on LGBTQ issues in schools [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Left-wing politics

How Abrupt U-Turns Are Defining U.S. Environmental Regulations

The Biden administration's new pollution limits on coal plants reflect the polarized and erratic nature of US environmental policy changes. [ more ]
www.bostonherald.com
1 month ago
US politics

Fearing political violence, more states ban guns at polling places

More states are considering banning firearms at polling places and ballot drop boxes due to increased threats and political rhetoric.
New Mexico recently passed a law restricting guns near voting locations, with similar laws in at least 21 other states. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on Labour's economic plans: a response too small for the challenge the UK faces | Editorial

The speech by Rachel Reeves emphasized the need for a radical agenda to address economic, political, and climate crises.
There are concerns that Labour's response falls short in adequately tackling the challenges presented by the crises. [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

Laura Kuenssberg: Commons chaos was grisly reminder of threats MPs face

Big events can shake everything, small moments also matter
Revisiting past events can reveal the significance of seemingly minor incidents [ more ]
The Drum
2 months ago
Marketing

Advertising amid political polarization: insights from The Drum, The Independent and others

Election season poses challenges for brands
Consumers expect brands to take public stances on political issues [ more ]
POLITICO
4 months ago
Germany news

Don't let Germany become like America, agri minister warns

Germany is experiencing farmer protests over subsidy cuts, which has led to political polarization.
Right-wing groups, including the AfD, have become involved in the protests, despite not prioritizing the interests of farmers. [ more ]
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