The Arab revolt: transformation to transition
A hurricane of change is blowing through the Arab world. Even now, many Arab regimes are still in denial. But it also challenges the west to grasp a new political reality.
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Female Foreign Correspondents’ Code of Silence, Finally Broken
Most journalists don’t report sexual assault and rape. Lara Logan has broken that code of silence.
VAT-exemption or tax credits for newspapers?
VAT-exemption skews the Norwegian media support system in the big newspapers’ favour. A look at alternatives.
Turkey: Gay, religious and secular women raising their voices in solidarity
Women’s Day in Turkey: A manifestation of the unity that embraces diversity.
Finding the keys to government data: seminar report
Many approaches, same interest: The Bergen seminar on open government data brought together journalists, academics, civil servants and business innovators.
Open government data in Norway: project report summary
Increased costs and concerns over misinterpretations of data seen as most important obstacles to opening up government data in Norway.
Iran: From authoritarian elections to demands for change
Authoritarian elections might strengthen democratization from below. The political experience of voting and formulating interests can lead to demands for change and democracy.
From Civic Data to Civic Insight
Journalists can help the public make sense of the growing amount of government data now being made available.
“You have to understand war in order to understand our culture”
An interview with media scholar Daniel C. Hallin about media coverage of the Iraq war and comparisons with Vietnam.
The Islamic Shadow
Scholars at Risk: “When you cannot speak publicly about your field of study or publish your ideas, you are being tortured,” says Iranian sociologist Ali Tayefi.