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February 24, 2019 Bringing you articles from our Politics, International, Industry, and  Opinions sections.  Check out our website for even more articles and news updates. Is there something you wish to see in our newsletter? Respond to this email and let us know. Donate to MediaFile - Help Fund Student Media Reporting The must-reads from MediaFile this week: CNN Under Fire for Giving Ex-DOJ Spokeswoman Editorial Role in 2020 Coverage By: Avi Bajpai In his latest piece, Avi Bajpai discusses the bizarre choice CNN made in hiring an unqualified Trump administration spokeswoman for an important editorial role in the network's political department. Sudan Shuts Down Social Media to Undermine Protests By: Amalia Mobley The oppressive situation in Sudan and the protests that have followed has led to government censorship of social media and the internet. What the media is missing at the US-Mexico Border By: Cate Waters Cate Waters delves into the hardships immigrants face at the US-Mexico border and what the media is missing. World News Missed in January By: Shayna Greene and Celine Castronuovo The news you may have missed last month included Apple deals in Russia, journalists in Indonesia, art in Uganda, and so many other incredible stories around the world. February Article Highlights: How AI Technology is Delivering Breaking News Faster: An Interview with Dataminr   By: Elisabeth Buchwald Check out Industry writer Elisabeth Buchwald's exclusive interview with Dataminr. Was The Media's SOTU Fact-Check Fair?   By: Olivia Dupree   In her latest piece, Olivia Dupree looks at the media's analysis of the SOTU and comments on the state of their fact-checking. The Case Against Doxxing By: Matt Gioia For the Opinions section, Matt Gioia makes "The Case Against Doxxing," and explains how doxxing actually helps those it is used against. Recap of Articles from Earlier This Month: Political Statements Fill Super Bowl Media By: Jenna Presta Press Freedom in Venezuela: An International Crackdown By: Nathalie Jimenez Facing Diminishing Ad Revenues, Digital Media Outlets Downsize and Consider Consolidation By: Avi Bajpai Israeli Billboard Marks Netanyahu's Latest Attack on the Media By: Teg Hans Facing Backlash, NBC News Revises Guidance On Reporting Steve King's Comments as "Racist"  By: Avi Bajpai Conservative Media Exhibit Split Reactions to Reopened Government By: Jason Rucker Iranian Journalist Released from U.S. Custody By: Michael Kohler Nicaraguan Journalist Flees Ortega's Regime By: Michael Kohler An In-Depth Look at Nicaragua's Media Crackdown By: Teg Hans In Rare Move, Mueller Disputes Aspects of Explosive Buzzfeed Report Alleging Trump Suborned Perjury By: Avi Bajpai Internet Shutdown in Chad Hits 300-Day Mark By: Jason Rucker Ben Shapiro Talk at GW Reveals Right Wing Splintering By: Lars Erik Shonander Controversy Surrounding the State of the Union By: Cate Waters News at MediaFile:   Listen and Subscribe to MediaFile's podcast The MediaPod MediaFile's latest episode of The MediaPod is out. Click here to listen and follow our channel on Soundcloud.    Read about the new changes at MediaFile.  MediaFile is now in its third year and has made updates to reflect the growth of the organization. Read about them here.    Follow MediaFile on Apple News!  MediaFile is now on Apple News. To follow our channel and see all the latest stories, click here.  Donate to MediaFile If you would like to donate to MediaFile, please click here.  MediaFile greatly appreciates any donation, large or small, and hopes to continue to broaden your interest in industry news. Thank you for investing in student journalism! Write for MediaFile MediaFile is looking to hire staff reporters to join our organization!  If you are an interested student please apply here. Copyright © 2019 MediaFile Publications, All rights reserved. You are receiving this e-mail because you opted in at our website www.mediafiledc.com Mailing Address: MediaFile 1010 25th St. NW, 806 Washington, DC 20037 Want to change how you receive these e-mails? Update your preferences or unsubscribe.

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