NYU Journalism Professor @jayrosen.bsky.social discussed this problem in depth in 2023, with @sambrook.eurosky.social and @panievsky.bsky.social. youtu.be/MrAnVd35bcE?...

Journalism & Democratic Backsliding: thoughts on responsible journalism

YouTube video by Cambridge Disinformation Summit

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Brian Tyler Cohen@briantylercohen.bsky.social · 2w ago

"I understand journalists want to be neutral. But if you're a journalist in the US, you have an obligation to be biased— in favor of democracy. And Trump is anti-democratic... The longer the press pretends that Trump is not an enemy of their profession, the more runway he has to undermine them."

"By capturing VOA, Trump’s administration erodes this international news organization founding goal. Not only has the US turned against its tradition of supporting press freedom globally, but it has now declared war on press freedom in the US, too." academic.oup.com/joc/article/...

Media capture, academia capture? Rising authoritarianism and public knowledge capture

Recent political and media trends challenge various disciplinary axioms and popular scholarly intuitions. For instance, is media good or bad for democracy?

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"By capturing VOA, Trump’s administration erodes this international news organization founding goal. Not only has the US turned against its tradition of supporting press freedom globally, but it has now declared war on press freedom in the US, too." academic.oup.com/joc/article/...

Media capture, academia capture? Rising authoritarianism and public knowledge capture

Recent political and media trends challenge various disciplinary axioms and popular scholarly intuitions. For instance, is media good or bad for democracy?

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The grift goes on.

Trump Media to sell high-speed access to president’s social media posts

Family company hopes large trading firms will pay for market-moving social media posts milliseconds early

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Ayala Panievsky@panievsky.bsky.social · 3w ago

🗞️ Happy to finally share this special review, out in @journal-of-comm.bsky.social. Special thanks to @vstetka.bsky.social @sabinamihelj.bsky.social @newsprof1.bsky.social @martinscott2010.bsky.social @melbunce.bsky.social, and thanks for inviting me @jeffpoole.bsky.social @sonnevend.bsky.social! 👉👉

🗞️ Happy to finally share this special review, out in @journal-of-comm.bsky.social. Special thanks to @vstetka.bsky.social @sabinamihelj.bsky.social @newsprof1.bsky.social @martinscott2010.bsky.social @melbunce.bsky.social, and thanks for inviting me @jeffpoole.bsky.social @sonnevend.bsky.social! 👉👉

Media capture, academia capture? Rising authoritarianism and public knowledge capture

Recent political and media trends challenge various disciplinary axioms and popular scholarly intuitions. For instance, is media good or bad for democracy?

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Are we dealing with a new kind of censorship? @panievsky.bsky.social's The New Censorship @wearefootnote.bsky.social charts the latest surge in authoritarian attacks on independent journalism and democratic freedoms, and proposes means of resistance. Barnaby Falck for @lsereviewofbooks.bsky.social

A new kind of censorship in the authoritarian age? - LSE Review of Books

Ayala Panievsky's The New Censorship examines how populist, authoritarian leaders undermine press freedom and offers practical modes of democratic resistance.

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NEW: Are we dealing with a new kind of censorship? @panievsky.bsky.social's The New Censorship @wearefootnote.bsky.social is an urgent, practical resource on understanding and resisting contemporary authoritarian attacks on independent journalism and democratic freedoms. Review by Barnaby Falck.

A new kind of censorship in the authoritarian age? - LSE Review of Books

Ayala Panievsky's The New Censorship examines how populist, authoritarian leaders undermine press freedom and offers practical modes of democratic resistance.

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May I recommend everything by @panievsky.bsky.social on this and particularly her new book that tackles this question? a.co/d/07Nbsfht

@nirhasson.bsky.social has done incredible work covering the war in Gaza as well as settlers' violence in the West Bank over the past few years, despite ongoing pressures. It's an honour to have him review my book, The New Censorship, for @haaretzcom.bsky.social: shorturl.at/WC0lh

How Israel's media turned good journalists into agents of self-censorship | Opinion

A Mix of Government Pressure, Populist Attacks, and Internalized Self-censorship Is Influencing the Way Israeli Journalists Report on Gaza. Dr. Ayala Panievsky Has an Answer to This Terrible Failure

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*Newsroom CPR (Covering Populism Right)* @panievsky.bsky.social @michaelhauser.bsky.social 📆 23 June 2026 ✏️ shorturl.at/jyaOd

Ayala Panievsky@panievsky.bsky.social · 3mo ago

🏮 Newsroom CPR (Covering Populism Right) is finally here! Are you a journalist covering the populist right? Have you been bashed by political leaders? Interested in what research tells us about reporting Trumpism better? Save the date, secure your spot, share with friends: shorturl.at/jyaOd

Can research tell us how to better cover Trump, Netanyahu, Milei, Modi or Farage? Join us for the hybrid launch of *Newsroom CPR* (Covering Populism Right): a new, practical guide for journalists who wish to cover populists more responsibly. 📆 Tue, 23 June, 6pm ✏️ Free register: shorturl.at/NccEg

Barring the press from the press office.

Brad Heath@bradheath.bsky.social · 2mo ago

The Pentagon says its press office is a SCIF now. www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...

"She was brought in to kill it—and she's doing exactly that." @status.news got a tape of the first meeting for '60 Minutes' staff with the new executive producer of the program, Nick Bilton, who lacks both broadcast news and managerial experience. Scott Pelley simply would not would not accept it.

🏮 Newsroom CPR (Covering Populism Right) is finally here! Are you a journalist covering the populist right? Have you been bashed by political leaders? Interested in what research tells us about reporting Trumpism better? Save the date, secure your spot, share with friends: shorturl.at/jyaOd

It was a political hire. We know that because Bari Weiss had almost no experience in brodcast news when hired. Thus: "When the season finale of '60 Minutes' airs Sunday night, it may very well mark the end of the program as it has long been known inside CBS News." www.status.news/p/60-minutes...

The Major Trouble at '60'

Bari Weiss’ decision to hand another high-profile “60 Minutes” interview to Major Garrett—who is not a correspondent on the show—prompted backlash inside the newsmagazine, Status has learned.

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Redeverbote, Boykotte und „Anti-Medien-Medien“: Damit geht Benjamin Netanjahu gegen kritische Medien vor. Davon erzählten @panievsky.bsky.social und @noalandau.bsky.social auf dem Journalismus-Festival in Perugia. Den ganzen Artikel im Standard gibts hier: www.derstandard.at/story/300000...

Netanjahus Feldzug gegen kritischen Journalismus

Der israelische Regierungschef geht gegen Medienunternehmen in seinem Land vor. Die Journalistin Noa Landau und die Forscherin Ayala Panievsky über die aktuelle Lage der Pressefreiheit in Israel

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Wow wow wow. Extremely grateful to @icahdq.bsky.social & @polcomm.bsky.social for shortlisting 'The New Censorship' for The International Journal of Press/Politics Hazel Gaudet-Erskine Best Book Award 2026! Kudos to the Award Committee & good luck everyone - I'd be honoured to lose to any of you :)

Enjoyed talking to @theguardian.com's @michaelsavage.bsky.social about the "special relationship" between far-right media in the US & the UK. Unlike other special relationships, this one seems to be blooming! Not least thanks to unregulated tech giants 👉👉 www.theguardian.com/media/2026/m...

From Mumford & Sons to ‘free speech’ YouTuber: Winston Marshall’s dramatic career change

GB News owner’s son, who wants Channel to be mined to stop migrants, is latest to have a go at transatlantic rightwing commentary

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"Trump’s initial post about removing US troops from Germany came just hours after he spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has long sought to reduce the number of NATO troops in Europe... "The Pentagon 'was not expecting it'... www.politico.com/news/2026/04...

Trump’s call to reduce US troops in Germany shocks Pentagon

The Defense Department "was not expecting it," a congressional aide said.

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Next week, The New Censorship lands at the Festival! I LOVE that this country still celebrates books in this fun & chill format. So if you’re up for some nerdy adventure, get your tickets and come say hi 👉

Stratford Literary Festival

Stratford-upon-Avon Literary Festival is an exciting mixture of debate, ideas, celebrity author events, workshops and humour. We run in Spring and Autumn.

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"This study uses interviews with Israeli journalists who were targeted by Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to examine what enables – and prevents – journalists from joining forces to protect their independence and reputation." www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Deride and Conquer: Solidarity and Competition When Journalists are Challenged by Populist Leaders

Over the past decade, journalists have faced intensifying pressures from anti-media populist leaders, parties and movements. Evidence shows that solidarity and collaboration are incredibly signific...

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🗞️ New open access publication out with Journalism Studies! Solidarity and collaboration between journalists are essential if journalism is to survive this dreadful moment. But reporters and newsrooms don't always see it this way. Why? www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Excited that this research on solidarity in journalism will be out soon! It's one of the consistent findings on journalism in difficult environments: you cannot do it alone. More soon, for now, just happy to contribute to work by superb scholars like @anitawrites.bsky.social & @acarson.bsky.social 🙌

Particularly salient is @panievsky.bsky.social’s discussion of how chasing access to power can be long-term harmful. youtu.be/7UItRnWIV-U?...

Ayala Panievsky discusses journalists' myopic focus on ratings

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Lots of discussion today about the White House Correspondents Dinner reminds me of this webinar on Journalism & Democratic Backsliding with @jayrosen.bsky.social, @panievsky.bsky.social, & @sambrook.eurosky.social. youtu.be/MrAnVd35bcE?...

Journalism & Democratic Backsliding: thoughts on responsible journalism

YouTube video by Cambridge Disinformation Summit

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Thank BBC Scotland for inviting me to talk war, peace, corruption & elections in the Middle East on The Sunday Show with @garyrobertson.bsky.social >> shorturl.at/HDWMj starting 1:36:15

The Sunday Show - 19/04/2026 - BBC Sounds

News, discussion and interviews from politics and beyond.

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Come join us if you’re around the International Journalism Festival! Tomorrow, 12:30, Teatro del Pavone, I’ll be speaking to news legend, editor of @theguardian.com @prospectmagazine.co.uk & @thenewworldmag.bsky.social, @arusbridger.bsky.social, about The New Censorship after a decade of Trumpism 👉

The cast for canceling the White House Correspondents Dinner. From Mark Jacob, formerly an editor at the Chicago Tribune.

Mark Jacob@markjacob.bsky.social · 4mo ago

The White House Correspondents' Dinner later this month – with Trump as guest of honor – is shaping up as an embarrassing surrender to a criminal president who is trying to destroy the free press. Cancel the damn dinner. My Stop the Presses newsletter.

Seems like they all know they are commiting crimes?