Vicwest caterpillar, a springtime phenomenon
Some years we have more. Some years we have less.
The dominant press is a giant inertia machine
But here’s an old idea: what if dominant journalism, by and large and in the long…
Journalism is the business of influence
Good journalists do what they do because they care. They have interests. The organizations that employ…
Tsleil-Waututh Nation versus Bill Morneau, the duty to consult, and the public interest
Say it with me. The duty to consult Indigenous people does not conflict with the public…
Am I a dog or a bird? Best feet ever
Am I a dog or a bird? Best feet ever. #hairlessfergus #fergusthedog #fergusthedoggy
The state of hyperlinking in journalism, a case study
From time to time I like to check in on how news orgs are doing with…
Happy Halloween
Halloween in Vicwest is quiet but nice. Some great costumes on the street last night and…
How to stop increasing the reach and impact of hate (and misinformation) on Twitter
Some thoughts on how not to amplify hate accounts on Twitter.
Headlines, cognitive processing, and problematic information
Headlines matter. Publishers know it. Good headlines help with the understanding, reach, and impact of a…