Media
Meet the Press Freedom Trailblazer Taking On Thailand’s Rising Misinformation Problem
As misinformation permeates the region, prominent media-rights activist Supinya Klangnarong says a concerted effort is needed to fight the rising problem.
How These Two Filipino Millennials Are Fighting Online Misinformation Offline
Journalists Raisa Serafica and Vernise Tantuco are at the frontlines of the Philippines’ disinformation problem every day. Here’s why they’re taking the online problem, offline.
Indian Law Student Stalls a Newscast Portraying His University As 'Terrorism Hub'
The promo of the show was widely critisized for peddling hate against the Muslim community
In The Midst of a Race Reckoning, Global News Laid Off Some of Its Most Vocal Internal Critics
A dozen current and former employees spoke to VICE News, alleging a culture of racist microaggressions, tone-deaf coverage, a lack of accountability, and retaliation for speaking out at one of Canada's biggest media outlets.
USPS Warns Employees Not to Speak to Press
Memos obtained by Motherboard warn USPS employees that nosy customers could be sneaky reporters.
Google Launches Scare Campaign as Australia Requests It Pays Media Outlets
A proposal by the Australian Government's consumer watchdog would compel Facebook and Google to share a portion of their revenue with media outlets. Google hates the idea.
Vox Media Agrees To Settle Worker-Exploitation Lawsuits for Millions
Hundreds of unpaid and lowly paid bloggers who worked for SB Nation will split $2.5 million.
In Kashmir, Doing Journalism Is Dangerous and Unforgiving
“You always have to be prepared," said one reporter, "just in case something goes wrong."
LA Times Staffers Demand Internal Investigation, Claim Retaliatory Environment
"We have many questions that must be addressed," more than 50 women wrote in one recent HR complaint.
In Singapore, Netflix Shows With LGBTQ Themes Are Rated Strictly for Adults
Netflix champions LGBTQ representation, but in heavily censored Singapore, even shows like ‘Queer Eye’ are deemed only suitable for people aged 21 and up.
LA Times Places Columnist Arash Markazi on Leave Amid Plagiarism Investigation
The investigation began after members of the newspaper’s sports department sent a letter to management demanding action.
Bari Weiss Is Leaving the New York Times
The writer and editor has self-expelled from the newspaper, she tells VICE.