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April 11, 2019

American Civil Liberties Union comments on arrest of Julian Assange

ACLU says prosecution of Julian Assange by the US would open the door to criminal investigations of other news organisations.
March 29, 2018

New law reinforces Turkish government’s control of the internet

Turkey’s parliament has passed a law placing online video services under the control of the broadcast media regulator, the High Council for Broadcasting.
January 24, 2018

Survey reveals 41% of parents think their children are anxious about terrorism.

A survey of parents with children aged 5 to 18 has revealed that 41 per cent think their children are anxious about the threat of terrorism.
January 13, 2014

Twitter and Facebook revolutions in times of crisis?

A new book from Christian Fuchs, 'Social Media: A Critical Introduction', discusses the relationship between social media and power structures in contemporary society. Simon Barrow examines the issues.
September 3, 2013

Lilly scholarships for journalists to study religion

Religion | Newswriters in the USA is inviting journalists in the United States to apply to its Lilly Scholarships in Religion Program. The scholarships give full-time journalists up to $5,000 to take any college religion courses at any accredited institution at any time.
May 22, 2013

Ekklesia daily e-briefing resumes

We are pleased to announce that as of yesterday, 22 May 2013, Ekklesia's daily e-mail briefing service (covering news, events and comment) has resumed.
December 6, 2012

Launch of 'Religion and the News'

The London book launch of a new multi-author volume, 'Religion and the News' takes place with a Faith and Public Life seminar at Westminster Abbey this lunchtime (Thursday 6 December 2012).
July 15, 2011

Call for BBC licence deal to be looked at again after Murdoch

The Murdoch media ownership debate shows that the BBC licence deal should be examined again, says the National Union of Journalists.
July 13, 2011

Mixed messages from Church Commissioners on Murdoch stake

Andreas Whittam Smith, First Church Estates Commissioner, has warned the C of E against a "premature" pull-out from the Murdoch media empire.
July 13, 2011

C of E questions investment in News Corp after hacking scandal

The Church of England's Ethical Investment Advisory Group (EIAG) is considering selling its £3.8 million investment in News Corp.