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COMMENT is the Centre for Communication Rights’ take on the rapidly changing world of communications and social media.
Why we must convene local actors to tackle the climate emergency: The case of Radio Ideal
The climate emergency is a challenge of such magnitude that we tend to forget that solutions are often found at the local level and in unexpected places. Such is the case of Radio Stereo Ideal 98.9 FM, a community radio station based in Tena, in Ecuador’s Amazon...
Far-right conspiracies and extremist ideologies depend on social media
How to regulate social media platforms effectively has become the quest of liberal and illiberal governments alike. The one to eradicate hate speech, and the other to control rebellious populations. The UN defines hate speech as “any kind of communication in speech,...
Reclaiming the rings: Why Olympic broadcasting rights need a rethink
The 2024 Summer Olympics – or the XXXIII Olympiad – are finally here! Whether you, or I, get to watch any of the games, livestreamed and in full, is a separate issue. Those of us old enough to remember will recall a time when the Olympics were readily accessible...
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