Skip to main content

Joseph Maronski- Never Stay Silent

Joseph Maronski- Never Stay Silent

Search This Blog

Jail, Julian Assange, and the Future of Watchdog Journalism

on May 02, 2021

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Check out my presentation of my research entitled "Jail, Julian Assange, and the Future of Watchdog Journalism" below!

Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular Posts

The Mental Health Effects of COVID-19 on LGBTQ+ Youth

As published in Yes! Weekly “Humbling.” That’s the word one High Point University junior from Long Island, NY used to describe quarantine. Susan, which is not her real name, was not alone in her struggles. The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges to people across the world, especially college students and LGBTQ+ youth. As months passed with little to no social interaction, people were forced to look inside and work on themselves. This unexpected time was filled with self realization, heightened struggles, and increased contacts for suicide and crisis hotlines across the nation. Why now? The question that pops into many minds is simple: why now? Why now are mental health struggles increasing? Why now do people need help? Why now is society talking about mental health? The answers vary based on demographics, but for LGBTQ+ youth specifically, many different factors contribute to increased struggles. LGBTQ+ youth are defined as any youth wh

Upton Sinclair: A Muckraker With Integrity

"It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends upon his not understanding it." One quote. 19 words. A message which rings true decades later. Upton Sinclair, an American writer and political activist, was best known for these poignant words. A journalist and politician, Sinclair was committed to exposing wrongdoing, despite pushback for his progressive ideas. But at what point do journalism and politics interest and at what point should they? To better understand this intersection, specifically the intersection for Sinclair, the differences between yellow journalism and muckraking must be understood.

Ida Tarbell- A Life of Support

Often times, a historical figure is disregarded during their life, but appreciated after death. Wether this be due to controversial actions, investigative pieces that did not end well, or being a pioneer in a subject meant to be left alone, decades and sometimes centuries later, people realize the impact of many. Ida, M. Tarbell, born November 5, 1857, is an exception to this rule. While Tarbell worked diligently to expose wrongdoings and fight for the voiceless, the press appreciated her and the people needed her.

Powered by Blogger