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2026 Gershowitz Conference begins November 19th

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Post published:October 26, 2026
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Communication remains the lifeblood of every democratic society. Yet the rapid advancement of generative artificial intelligence and synthetic media has introduced unprecedented challenges at the intersection of journalism, public policy,…

CALL FOR PAPERS: The 14th Annual Gershowitz Conference on Media and Democratic Governance

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Post published:July 6, 2026
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CALL FOR PAPERS The 14th Annual Gershowitz Conference on Media and Democratic Governance Theme: Governing the Machine: AI Automation, Synthetic Media, and the Future of Public Trust Hosted by:The Center…

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Media Literacy, Peace Education, and the Future of Global Citizenship

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Post published:May 18, 2026
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An Analytical Reflection on the Work of Prof. Tapio Varis In a recent and thought‑provoking synthesis, Prof. Tapio Varis—Chairman of the board of the Center for Media and Peace Initiatives…

Power and the Press: Courts, Billionaires, and the Battle for Media Freedom in Democracies

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Post published:November 20, 2025
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Participants at the 2025 Gershowitz Conference on Media and Governance explored the complex relationship between legal systems and wealthy elites in silencing critical journalism. As courts increasingly become battlegrounds for…