The panel covers ways journalism can perpetuate misinformation, particularly about marginalized communities. The first presentation focuses on how Indian alternative journalists address misinformation through fact-checking and uncovering the actors behind it. The second shares how coverage of homelessness over-represents white males, with recommendations for more inclusive practices.
Silver bullet or rusty nail? Tech-reporting, misinformation, and Indian alternative journalism: Presenter(s): Darsana Vijay, University of Toronto
‘Giving voice to the voiceless’ and best intentions: A qualitative study on journalists’ perceptions of advocacy and objectivity in their reporting on homelessness: Presenter(s): Laura Moorhead, San Francisco State University
