Senior fellow Nikki Usher asked 18 public health officials in 29 nonurban Illinois counties about the platform’s pros and cons.
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Senior Fellow Nikki Usher was mentioned in a story about the news industry and disinformation.
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Nikki Usher, Senior Fellow, Center for Journalism & Liberty, was quoted discussing her book, News for the Rich, White, and Blue.
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Nikki Usher, senior fellow at the Center for Journalism & Liberty, writes about how public media is vulnerable to growing political interference over its operations, especially with higher education at the crossroads of the culture war.
Senior Fellow Nikki Usher is featured in an article about controlling misinformation on Facebook.
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In this issue, we discuss the implications of the Epic Games v. Apple decision and our recent webinar on the power, potential, and fragility of the news industry.
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Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we examine Facebook’s move to block independent research of social media and the regulation of alcohol markets. We also announce details about a Sept. 22 webinar on the power, challenges, and potential of the news industry.
Professor Nikki Usher and Matt Thompson of The New York Times discuss Usher’s recent book, “News for the Rich, White, and Blue,” and ideas for recreating American news media in a more equitable, inclusive, and justice-centered way.
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Nikki Usher, senior fellow at the Center for Journalism & Liberty, is quoted noting that U.S. news markets have long neglected to provide coverage for many communities.
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Illinois professor Nikki Usher imagines an approach to local journalism—one built on authentic, viewpoint-driven reporting upheld by readers invested in the community. Read reviews and reactions.
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Welcome to The Corner. In this issue, we discuss CJL Fellow Nikki Usher’s upcoming book, Barry Lynn’s newest publication in Foreign Affairs, the consequences and potential impact of the Supreme Court’s decision on student-athlete compensation, and congressional legislation aimed at reining in Big Tech.
This report, “Beggars and Choosers: How Google and Facebook compromise media independence with their corporate donations,” considers the contradictory behavior of Google and Facebook toward journalism
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