🇸🇰 Six years ago, Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová were murdered for Ján’s journalistic work, undermining all foundations of democracy and free speech in #Slovakia. The MFRR partners will keep fighting for full accountability for all those involved.
#AllForJan#AllForMartina
New: @ericareport became one of the most consistently viral liberal accounts on Twitter. Only problem: She's probably fake. Her account was suspended after we asked Twitter workers about it. Doesn't this kind of rage baiting make you angry? RT if you agree https://t.co/FpvfW1vUS9
Our @WSJ colleague Evan Gershkovich has been in a Russian prison now for ten - long - weeks. He should be with us enjoying the summer air. We stand with Evan and his family today and everyday and call for his immediate release. #IStandwithEvan#JournalismIsNotACrime
Sitze im Zug nach Bonn. Vor mir eine Gruppe von Frauen, Gisela und Lydia, Renate und Brigitte und weitere Freundinnen. Sie haben Wurst und Käse dabei, kleingeschnittenes Gemüse, Obst. Sie trinken Kaffee, Sekt, irgendwann machen kleiner Schnapserl die Runde. Sie freuen sich…
In the last few decades, the SUV market in America has exploded.
Automakers say the reason for this growth has been "changing consumer preferences."
But that's not the full story.
One of the main reasons for the growth is the "SUV loophole."
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Mariinka was once a quiet bedroom community of 10,000 residents and tree-lined streets just west of Donetsk. We’ll now have to refer to it in past tense because the Russian army has wiped it off the face of the earth. These images show an apocalyptic scene incompatible with life.
A perspective on corruption in Ukraine. I am an academic economist, a former Ukrainian minister, and a public figure, in that order. I did a land market reform after 20 years of sabotage by vested interest. That experience helped me understand 1/
My 2023 #journalism trends report for @risj_oxford is out now. We’re predicting a tough year economically, but one that could spark more innovation too. Advances in AI will mean a rethink of what journalism should do next.
📱 Read here
https://t.co/MaFoudeknK
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The ban appears to be what we thought it was. An impulsive attempt to lash out against accurate reporting Elon Musk didn’t like. This is exactly the role of an independent press - to hold powerful and public officials to account. 1/2
My team met with @Twitter today. They told us that they're not going to retaliate against independent journalists or researchers who publish criticisms of the platform.
Less than 12 hours later, multiple technology reporters have been suspended. What's the deal, @elonmusk?
One of the few people to have called me the N-word to my face (this was as a kid) just sent me a LinkedIn invite. Do I:
1. Be the bigger human and make it a teachable moment
2. DOXX HIM WITH VENGEANCE AND RUIN HIM (2022-style, baby!)
3. Ignore; I have holiday baking to do