Category Archives: European Union

Letter from Honduras: The Villatoro Case

Posted on 06/21/2012 by rickrockwell2011

by Rick Rockwell The case of Alfredo Villatoro, the assassinated journalist who headed the news operations at the country’s most popular radio network HRN, has galvanized the journalism community in Honduras.  (For more background on the case, please see:  “Honduras … Continue reading →

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Italy’s TV Made of Words

Posted on 05/18/2012 by esanvaz

by Erica Sanchez-Vazquez For many years, Italian television has had a pretty bad reputation. Discussions about the small screen in Italy often end up highlighting concerns about, for example, the political consequences of concentrated media ownership,  or the representation of … Continue reading →

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The Internet & the Right to be Forgotten

Posted on 04/19/2012 by gl5384a

by Gabby LaVerghetta Can a person be completely forgotten online? According to the European Commission (E.C.), not only is the answer yes, but there should be a right to guarantee it. Earlier this year, the E.C. announced a reform of … Continue reading →

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Iran’s Electronic Curtain

Posted on 03/21/2012 by gl5384a

by Gabby LaVerghetta A new curtain has descended between the East and West. This time it’s electronic. To commemorate the Persian New Year, called Nowruz, this week President Barack Obama delivered a YouTube message to the Iranian people.  In the … Continue reading →

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Copyright & Intellectual Property: Europe Debates ACTA

Posted on 02/05/2012 by gl5384a

by Gabby LaVerghetta With the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) officially off Congress’ calendar for 2012, many netizens have breathed a sigh of relief. (For more on that topic, please see “Global Sharing Culture: … Continue reading →

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