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Alexandra Borchardt

Alexandra Borchardt

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Alexandra Borchardt is a senior research associate at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford.

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  1. The Necessity of Diversity in the Digital Newsroom
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    The Necessity of Diversity in the Digital Newsroom

    Jun 25, 2020 Alexandra Borchardt shows why overcoming demographic uniformity has become a bottom-line issue for news organizations.

  2. Only Democratic Literacy Can Save Democracy
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    Only Democratic Literacy Can Save Democracy

    Nov 28, 2019 Alexandra Borchardt argues that protecting key political institutions begins with understanding them and their importance.

  3. What’s Wrong with the News?
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    What’s Wrong with the News?

    Sep 11, 2019 Alexandra Borchardt says that data-driven journalism isn't giving audiences what they want.

  4. How – and How Not – to Restore Trust in Media
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    How – and How Not – to Restore Trust in Media

    Jul 3, 2019 Alexandra Borchardt considers the pitfalls of new schemes aimed at safeguarding quality journalism.

  5. Journalism’s Risky Tech Attraction
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    Journalism’s Risky Tech Attraction

    Mar 14, 2019 Alexandra Borchardt argues that when news organizations treat technology as an end in itself, they drive away staff and audiences.

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    Navigating Major Transitions in an Uncertain Economy

    Mohamed A. El-Erian explains how to recalibrate expectations in the face of yet another forecasting failure.
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    Must Democratizing the Media Be Bad for Democracy?

    Carsten Brosda proposes a strategy to defend the digital public square against manipulation and algorithmic distortion.
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    Central Banks in a Cashless World

    Mariana Mazzucato & David Eaves explain why policymakers should become more involved in shaping or creating digital-payments infrastructure.
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    Governments Must Step Up to Prevent Cervical Cancer

    Ifeanyi M. Nsofor urges policymakers worldwide to commit to administering the HPV vaccine as widely as possible.
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    The Perils of Retirement in America

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    The US retirement system is failing American workers. But after decades of pushing fake fixes – especially forcing people to work longer – US policymakers have an opportunity to make real progress in bolstering Americans' economic security in old age.

     proposes a Grey New Deal that would boost economic security for all US workers in old age.
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    Fifty Years of Immunization Success Call for 50 More

    Sania Nishtar touts the remarkable results of global collaboration on routine vaccination and foresees continued progress.
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    Trump on Trial

    From a long list of criminal indictments to unfavorable voter demographics, there is plenty standing between presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump and a second term in the White House. But a Trump victory in the November election remains a distinct possibility – and a cause for serious economic concern.

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    The IMF Chose the Right Leader the Wrong Way

    Ngaire Woods thinks the Fund’s process for selecting its managing director is woefully out of step with today’s world.
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    Trump Is Putin’s Only Hope Now

    Carl Bildt considers the implications of Ukraine finally receiving the Western military aid it has been waiting for.

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