WA: Media Reform
Election Experts Urge Vigilance Against Misinformation Ahead of WA Primary
Washington state's primary election is coming up, and election officials are calling on voters to be vigilant about misinformation. Washington …
Bilingual Station Keeps Columbia Gorge Farmworkers Up to Date
A unique radio station in the Columbia River Gorge provides information in English and Spanish, on topics ranging from the environment to immigration…
How Social Media Design Fuels Online Fights
SEATTLE - Constructive conversations online can seem few and far between. Research from the University of Washington explores how the design of …
Newspapers Nationwide Publish Editorials Denouncing Anti-Press Rhetoric
PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. – Newspapers in Washington state and across the country on Thursday are publishing editorials promoting freedom of the …
Biggest Story Missed in 2017? Climate Change, Says Media Analyst
SEATTLE – This year the media seemed to follow President Donald Trump's every move in the White House with bated breath. But did that leave …
Approaching FCC Vote Could Drastically Change Internet
BALLARD, Wash. – The Federal Communications Commission is one day away from a vote that could start a momentous change of course for the …
Mamas Day: An Alternative for Moms Outside the Mainstream
REDMOND, Wash. – In recent years, groups that represent marginalized communities have given Mother's Day a makeover. "Mamas Day" was started in …
Will There be Internet Fast, Slow Lanes Under Trump's FCC Pick?
SEATTLE – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guaranteed equal access to the Internet two years ago, when the regulatory agency passed …
Is Facebook's Plan to Catch 'Fake News' Bad for Free Speech?
SEATTLE – Since Facebook outlined its plans to use third-party fact checkers to vet some of its news content, the company has come under …
15 Years After 9/11, WA Muslims Seek More Accurate Coverage
SEATTLE -- Sunday will mark the 15th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. In the wake of the tragedy, American-Muslim communities across the …
Federal Court Backs FCC's Treatment of Internet as Utility
WHITESBURG, Ky. – A federal court has upheld the Federal Communication Commission's decision to treat the Internet like a utility – a …
Who Covers Women’s Reproductive News? Men, Says Study
SEATTLE – Men dominate the national conversation about women's reproductive health, says a new report from the Women's Media Center. Over a …