The Media Show Media in the new Syria, how to be an online investigator, can you copyright a vibe?
Dec 11, 2024
Kholoud Helmi, co-founder of Enab Baladi, and Edmund Bower discuss the media's role in uncovering truth amid Syria's changing regime. Benjamin Strick shares tools for open-source investigations, highlighting the importance of verification in journalism. Mia Sato and influencer Michael McWhorter explore societal responses to violence on social media. Additionally, Josh Parry reveals concerns about accountability in LGBT media, while a legal battle over social media aesthetics raises questions about originality in the digital age.
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Open Access in Syria
- Edmund Bower visited a Syrian prison, finding access surprisingly easy.
- Thousands, including journalists, searched for missing loved ones.
Open-Source Investigations in Syria
- Open-source investigations use online material to support justice and accountability.
- Footage from previously secret places like Sednaya prison adds gravity to existing testimonies.
Pink News Allegations
- Pink News, an influential LGBT news platform, faces misconduct allegations.
- The site's founders, a married couple, are accused of inappropriate behavior towards staff.