The off-limits topic: Western media bias
Sam Schwindt
February 8, 2015
By now you have more than likely heard of the Charlie Hebdo attack, but have you heard about the Baga and Doron Baga massacres in Nigeria? Nearly 2,000 individuals are feared dead at the hands of Boko Haram, a terrorist Islamist movement based in Nigeria. This is a prime example of Western media bias. If the United States or one of its import...
The constant threat of anti-Semitism: Hate speech emerges after Charlie Hebdo terrorist attack
Sam Schwindt
January 25, 2015
Religious intolerance continues to evoke violence in our contemporary world. If you are Jewish, however, this is nothing new. Read More »...
The right to joke: Which topics can satirists tackle after Charlie Hebdo?
Emily Brandenstein
January 18, 2015
After the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, some wonder if satirists shouldn't tackle certain topics To some, satire is light-hearted humor, using comedy to poke fun at politics or recent events. But lately, satire has come under attack, with extremists taking drastic measures to punish satirists for their risqué comedy. The Jan. 7 ...
No forgiveness granted: Muslims face tradition of backlash for extremism after Charlie Hebdo attack
Kevin Gross
January 18, 2015
After the horrific terror attack on the Charlie Hebdo office and other sites in Paris, millions around the world united to demonstrate solidarity for those 17 people who died in the attacks, as well as to express appreciation for free speech. Read More »...
Power of the pen: Journalists strive to tell truth in face of violence, oppression, intolerance and hatred
Kyle Tyrrell
January 18, 2015
As a journalism student at DePaul University, primed to graduate in June and get set loose into this chaotic world, I must say I have never been more proud to be a journalist and a DePaul student. Read More »...
Je suis Charlie: The future of free press after Charlie Hebdo
Kate Kownacki
January 18, 2015
Last week, few people knew of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris. Now, in the wake of a horrifying attack resulting in 12 fatalities, hysteria has been unleashed, leaving the future of free press up for public debate. Read More »...
AP: Militants attack sites in Paris, murder satirical newspaper employees
The Associated Press
January 11, 2015
For three days, two al-Qaida-linked brothers and an associate who seized a kosher grocery, terrorized France and shook the world. Read More »...
