Left vs Right Wing News: A Guide
Lily's comprehensive guide to understanding what left- and right-wing news actually means, and how to spot it.
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Daisy Westwood
- Aug 27
- 5 min
The Memeification of Boris Johnson: How Fake News and Racist Comments Went Under the Radar
How the prime minister turned his label as the joke of journalism into a successful political campaign that divided the nation.
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Amy Watts
- May 10
- 5 min
Elitism in UK Media: A Guide
What is elitism and how does it impact UK journalism? Amy looks at the lack of representation at the top, and what needs to be done.
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Beth Hunter
- Apr 24
- 4 min
The Process of Radicalisation: From Conspiracy Theories to a Coup Attempt at Capitol Hill
Do conspiracy theories have an effect on radicalisation? How can fake news influence a population? Beth explains the storming of the Capitol
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Davina Kourdi
- Apr 13
- 4 min
How to Read the News and Stay Sane
At a time when the news feels more overwhelming than ever, Davina shares her tips for staying informed while protecting your mental health.
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Alex Leggett
- Mar 9
- 6 min
Falling Down the Rabbit Hole: The Dark Side of YouTube's Algorithms
YouTube’s ‘rabbit holes’ have often led users on a deadly path toward radicalisation and extremism, so what's being done about it?
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Ruby-Mae Radcliffe
- Feb 2
- 5 min
Guide: What is censorship and shadow banning on Instagram, and who experiences it?
Whilst Instagram provides many people with their own communities online, for some they are subjected to censorship and shadow banning....
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Arthur Mellors
- Jan 15
- 5 min
Covid-19 and Conspiracy Theories: Where Have They Come From?
The internet has been rife with false stories and misinformation since the Covid-19 outbreak. Arthur finds out where they came from.
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Mohamed Abdulkahar
- Jan 12
- 6 min
Why is a Fox News Style Media Coverage So Popular?
Fox News has drawn criticism for its sensationalist reporting and irresponsible messaging, so why is it so popular? Mo investigates.
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Katrina James
- Jan 8
- 4 min
Terrorism in the US Capitol: How Has the Media Responded?
How have different news outlets reported on Trump protesters’ attack on Congress, and why does this matter? Katrina takes a close look.
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Elżbieta Solecka
- Dec 28, 2020
- 3 min
Who Controls the News?
Like any industry, news outlets have owners. But who are they? And what personal interests do they have? Elizabeth takes a look.
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Elżbieta Solecka
- Dec 10, 2020
- 5 min
Is the BBC really unbiased?
The BBC: How representative of the views of the nation is it? Elżbieta delves into this topic in her article.
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Elżbieta Solecka
- Nov 30, 2020
- 3 min
Different Sides to the Story: How the Media Reported the Killing of Walter Wallace Jr.
To give an example of media bias, Elzbieta shows how six different news outlets covered the same story: the killing of Walter Wallace Jr.
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Ella Hird
- Nov 17, 2020
- 3 min
UK Media, Explained
Confused about the differences between tabloid and broadsheet? Which paper is left wing or right wing? Ella brings clarity to the topic.
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Cameron Brown & Katrina James
- Nov 10, 2020
- 4 min
Fake News and the Free Speech Debate
In our media-dominated society, fake news is a lethal weapon. Cameron & Katrina discuss the fine line between free speech and misinformation
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Elaine Sanderson
- Nov 2, 2020
- 5 min
Why Trump's Messages Stick, Even Though They're Fake
Why are President Trump's messages so effective, even when based on false information? Elaine examines our susceptibility to fake news.
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Konstantina Batsouli
- Oct 7, 2020
- 4 min
How to Spot Fake News
Did you know that a third of Brits have fallen for a fake news story? Konstantina tells you the signs to look out for.
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Konstantina Batsouli
- Sep 25, 2020
- 4 min
Fake News
We all need to be wary about what we read online. Konstantina explains the phenomenon of fake news and how it spreads.
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Amy Watts
- Aug 17, 2020
- 4 min
How to Read the News
This is a practical guide on how to actually read the news: yet another thing we probably should have been taught in school.
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