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Zselyke Csáky on Bellingcat on How Janša Copied Orbán’s Strategy

June 16, 2022
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Our Fellow Zselyke Csáky talked to Bellingcat about the similarities between the media machine of former Slovenian prime minister Janez Janša and Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán.

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Reuters Digital News Report 2022: Depressing agenda is leading many people to turn away from the news as younger audiences lean further into TikTok

June 15, 2022
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This year's Report provides evidence that much of the public is turning away from important stories such as the pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and the cost-of-living crisis. The report documents ways in which the connection between journalism and much of the public may be fraying. The chapter on Hungary was written by CMDS Senior Program Officer and Researcher Éva Bognár.

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New Video About the State of Open Data Policy Summit With Stefaan Verhulst

June 13, 2022
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CMDS Advisory Board member Stefaan Verhulst opened the State of Open Data Policy Summit in May; a new video now summarizes the highlights.

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RightsCon: Marius Dragomir, John Masuku Discuss How Business Can Support Journalism

June 7, 2022
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CMDS Director Marius Dragomir hosted a panel at RightsCon 2022 on how the business community can support a healthier info-sphere, with our Fellow John Masuku as one of the speakers.

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Sheila Coroner in the New Yorker on Marcos Dynasty Disinformation

June 2, 2022
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The weapons of historical accuracy and fact-checking are no match for Marcos’ creative folklore, turbocharged by social media fan culture and relatable influencers, CMDS Curriculum Development Lead Sheila Coroner writes in the New Yorker about the landslide victory of Marcos, Jr. in the elections in the Philippines on 9 May.

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