With the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act put together by President Obama’s administration, health insurance plans were obliged to support
Is That Opinion Hate Speech? Here’s A Checklist To Find Out
Words are powerful, and a simple tweet or social media post can quickly go viral. But should journalists cover every hateful thing that’s said by someone in the public eye? Better yet, how do you determine whether something is actually hate speech?
How To Tell Whether A News Source Is Credible
Decades ago, the only people we got our news from were trusted evening newscasters. Anyone can post news online now, which leads to an abundance of sensationalized and downright fake news stories. To stay properly informed, follow these steps to learn how to vet online news articles.
This Is How Brexit Might Be Implemented In Britain
If you’ve been living under a rock for the last two years, I’ve got some news for you, and you may want to sit down. In a move that shocked the rest of the world, Britain voted itself out of the European Union in June 2016. Even if you’re news literate, you still may not know how Brexit could affect you.
These Countries Censor Websites Like Facebook And YouTube
Internet censorship is something most of us are familiar with, but it might come as a surprise that the United Kingdom and Germany both censor content.
7 Times Technology Almost Destroyed The World
Technology has provided mankind with countless benefits. It has helped us research diseases, work more efficiently, and it allows us to communicate with people all over the world. However, technology can be catastrophic if it’s misused.
The Numbers Behind Fake News
No matter what you may think about the term “fake news”, there’s no denying that its use has exploded into the stratosphere.
The Trump Wide Web
It’s hyuuge! Visual researcher and information designer Kim Albrecht pulled together this intricate map of the Trump business empire using
Visualizing The Size Of The U.S. National Debt
Admit it––you probably have a few bills you forget to pay now and then. Don’t we all? This may make you feel better: the U.S. national debt is $19.5 trillion (about one-third of the global total).
These Are The 10 Most Dangerous Countries for Journalists
I have a journalism degree, so I’ll always have a soft spot for the profession and the people who report the news. Regardless, there’s been a lot of distrust of American media lately.