Category Archives: Libya

Leveraging Guilt: The Kony 2012 Campaign & the Militarization of Africa

Posted on 03/10/2012 by saltyd

by Dan Gordon* Special to Sutradhar’s Market In 1877, the British Empire was at the height of its glory, the Spanish Empire would soon collapse, and a young Oxford student named Cecil Rhodes was writhing in the dirt, gripped by … Continue reading →

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Graphic Images: Burying Gaddafi’s Corpse or Putting it on the Front Page?

Posted on 10/29/2011 by Jessica Andrews

by Jessica Andrews In the morning, you sit down and open the newspaper, and before you can even get your morning cup of coffee, you’re confronted with a bloody body. Depending where in the world you wake up, this may … Continue reading →

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Searching for Truth in a World of Death, Violence & Media Voyeurism

Posted on 10/22/2011 by csmith111989

by Corey Smith Depictions of violence and even death are oftentimes sensitive subjects to broach. However, when viewed under the lens of the media, these topics gain a unique sense of importance in that audiences can be extremely receptive, perhaps … Continue reading →

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