Evaluating Media Literacy with a Theory of Change
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
(1)Sometimes the best way forward is to look at everything backwards. My early days in television taught me this when I was a reporter: I...
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Building a Community Coalition
Bob Van Oosterhout
- Oct 31
- 4 min
Understanding Hate
Why do people hate? How do they disregard, reject, antagonize, and even kill others they know little about and have never met?...
Pam Steager
- Oct 4
- 2 min
Courageous RI Ripples Reach Brazil
Hip hip hooray, we’re rippling away! On August 26th, the first Courageous RI Ripple Effect event was provided to Teaching English as a...
Julianna Soscia
- Sep 20
- 3 min
Social Media and the Younger Generations
I was about fifteen years old when I first joined social media, which was lightyears after most of my peers. By that age, they were...
Dawens Northecide
- Sep 6
- 3 min
Men and Media
During my internship with Courageous RI, I couldn't help but notice a significant gender disparity in media literacy training sessions....
Pamela Morris
- Aug 9
- 2 min
Ripples in the Classroom
All of us have unique networks of family, friends, and colleagues into which we spread information, emotion, thoughts, cares, and ideas....
Catherine Morris
- Jul 4
- 1 min
Civics Education and Generation Citizen featuring Kristina Pires
Welcome to Episode 12 of the Courageous RI podcast, the show that finds common ground, builds media literacy skills, and encourages...
Bob Van Oosterhout
- Jun 28
- 2 min
Make Ripples to Counter Fear
Fear keeps us in a state of tension. Potential adversaries are everywhere. We never know if we have enough of what we need. We put everyt
Catherine Morris
- Jun 21
- 1 min
Civic Engagement, Mass Media, and Propaganda in the Latinx Community featuring Hugo Balta
Welcome to Episode 11 of the Courageous RI podcast, the show that finds common ground, builds media literacy skills, and encourages...
Catherine Morris
- Jun 11
- 1 min
The Role of Nonviolent Communication in Depolarization featuring Elizaveta Friesem
Welcome to Episode 10 of the Courageous RI podcast, the show that finds common ground, builds media literacy skills, and encourages...
Taylor Frome
- Jun 6
- 3 min
What it Means That Stewart Rhodes Was Convicted of Seditious Conspiracy
This week may have been a turning point for democracy. With the conviction of Steward Rhodes, for the charges of seditious conspiracy...
Renee Hobbs
- May 27
- 1 min
Media Literacy in Rhode Island
Children are spending more time on social media than ever before. Teachers across Rhode Island say it’s important to show students how to...
catherine1533
- May 27
- 1 min
A Congressman's Perspective on Media and Democracy featuring Congressman David Cicilline
Welcome to Episode 9 of the Courageous RI podcast, the show that finds common ground, builds media literacy skills, and encourages...
Elizaveta Friesem
- May 24
- 3 min
You Are Not Wrong - You Are Incomplete
“Why do we argue? Why do we fight? Everybody thinks God's on their side. Count to ten before you throw a stone. Whatever you believe, you...
Carolyn Fortuna
- May 24
- 5 min
Figuring Out Free Speech, Hate Speech, and Censorship: What’s Needed is More Speech
Freedom of Expression vs. Hate Speech Freedom of opinion and belief is an essential component of human rights and foundational to free...
Taylor Frome
- May 24
- 4 min
Donald Trump: The Most Powerful Influencer Ever!
For a moment, I want to step back from all the serious news about former President Trump, his legal challenges, and his 2024 presidential...
Elizaveta Friesem
- May 8
- 5 min
The Curious Case of Half-Changed Minds
During the last year of my doctoral program, I spent several weeks in a Rhode Island high school, talking to students who were learning...
Carolyn Fortuna
- May 1
- 4 min
How We Sometimes Mistake Artificial Intelligence for the Real Thing: Feelings Over Facts
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
(1)I've been fascinated recently by AI-generated images of former President Trump’s arrest and appearance before a New York court. Many of...
Julianna Soscia
- Apr 30
- 1 min
Courageous RI Uses Media Literacy for Violence Prevention
Join us for community conversations to counter disinformation, enhance civic participation, and improve media literacy. Learn more:...
Renee Hobbs
- Apr 28
- 1 min
What it Means to be a Courageous Activist featuring Jennifer Lima
Rated 5 out of 5 stars.
(2)Jennifer Lima is courageous. In this episode, she talk about her work as the Head of TANK: Towards an Anti-Racist North Kingstown. She...
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