Rupert Murdoch Outfoxed by An Enlightening Public
I found the DVD Outfoxed today at an op shop. I have seen it before, but was a timely reminder given the Leveson Inquiry into Media Ethics. It is indeed a wake up call to politicians and key business people who extend their influence through biased media undermining the very fabric of democracy… Continue reading
Balanced Media Connecting Kids and Questions 4 Richard Branson
Great to connect kids to the world and Richard Branson. I like the fact that the authors of the website say that the news is true and the kids get all sides. If that is true, then great idea!
http://htekidsnews.com/about/
Welcome! Here There Everywhere is a news website/blog designed for elementary school-aged children. Its purpose… Continue reading
Living Earth TV: Global Non-Commercial Television
This looks like good news!! I found it through a Rotary Peace Scholars website.
Living Earth Television is creating the world’s first global, noncommercial television broadcasting service. LETV finds nonfiction programs made by local television producers and independents all over the world, and translates them for broadcast to an international audience. Through Living Earth… Continue reading
Does Media Fuel Conflict? Why Not Be Conflict Resolvers?
I was involved in community media for 5 years, on radio, talking to a range of people about peace and conflict resolution. I was very mindful when I was preparing my program to not be biased and to provide critical questioning. It wasn’t always easy to provide unbiased material with peace in mind, as I… Continue reading
Rebalancing Freedom of Speech in the Media
This was sent to a media mogul as I felt inspired to communicate with him.
There is an amusing quote by Sir Boyle Roche (1736-1807) who states:
“We should silence anyone who opposes freedom of speech”.
I did laugh when I read that. Suddenly they would be saying I have the right to freedom of… Continue reading