The Meme is the Message
Long form report on the socio-political impact of memes and viral content. View HERE.
Visual journalists must approach protest coverage with an informed perspective (Poynter)
In the age of viral media and punitive surveillance, visual journalists have an ethical obligation to minimize harm when covering...
In The Fight to Defund, Social Media is the Mobilizer
On May 25, 2020, Minneapolis police officers brutally murdered George Floyd, sparking mass outrage and protests across the United States...
Context Collapse: The Fluidity of Memes and Evolution of Social Commentary
By reflecting and shaping social sentiment, memes have come to symbolize localized social movements, subcultural associations, and...
“OK Boomer” is the Pepe of 2020. Here’s Why.
The ubiquity of the term “OK Boomer” comes at a time of heightened generational contempt within the Democratic electorate of the United...
As gig economy booms, accountability is harder to pinpoint
The rapid growth of the gig economy has led to lapses in vetting and accountability has become less apparent. Traditionally, employers...
$683 million appeal to deliver reproductive health services, where they’re most needed
With more than half of all maternal deaths occurring in countries affected by humanitarian crises and fragility, the UN Population Fund...
Sudan: Lives of traumatized, displaced women in West Darfur under threat
Since 28 December, intercommunal disputes in camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) have left more than 40,000 civilians...
Moderate New Hampshire Voters Hope For Unity, Fear Extremism
New Hampshire, like Iowa, has always been a key state and area of hyper-focus for presidential contenders. It holds the first primary,...
The Rise of The Independent Gen Z Voter
There is a generational rift paralyzing both major parties in the United States—a rift that is hindering legislative progress across the...