Why can it seem problematic at first sight to even define the concept of ‘political prisoner’? What can help us to do so? And, most importantly, why should we care? In short, we should care about our political prisoners if we care about human rights and our humanity. In my episode, I talk about the broader implication of it, I give examples of political prisoners we’ve had historically, and the ones we have now. I also invite you to take action!
Category Archives: Media
If We’re Not Concerned for Julian Assange, We’re Not Concerned for Press Freedom
A publisher locked up for exposing war crimes of the empire — and all done in our name.
This is what has been happening to Julian Assange for the last ten years.
It is something huge, criminal, and extremely concerning. If you’re not following it or aren’t concerned about it, you should be.
How Free Is Media in Your Country, Really?
What’s the difference between internal plurality and external plurality?
A quick answer: that difference is huge, and it has to deal with media ownership consolidation levels.
Listen to this episode to learn more about it.
What Do We Talk About When We Talk About Palestine? Part 3: Media Silence
What is the role of the media in portraying what’s happening in Palestine? Can its role be “neutral”? Definitely not.The media is not a part of the debate; it is the debate.
Silence Is Not Context, Silence Is a Choice
When it comes to media, erasing contexts is a choice that serves a purpose.
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