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Navigating tough conversations online isn’t easy. The first version of the Toolkit for Trust, from Discourse Labs and SSRC’s MediaWell, shares research-based strategies to help you engage, listen, and connect with care.
Teens share for laughs, not accuracy—but empathy could change that. MediaWells' newest review explores how social-emotional learning can shift teens from mindless online sharing to mindful digital participation. Read here: mediawell.ssrc.org/research-rev...
“If It’s Funny, I Share It”: Rethinking Teen Misinformation Education Through Empathy – MediaWell
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August 13, 2025 at 8:15 PM
🌎 How we talk about climate change matters. To move people from eco-anxiety to action, climate reporting needs to be local, solutions-focused, and lifestyle-aware. Read more: mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/thr...
Three Recommendations for Effective Climate Communication – MediaWell
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July 2, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Open call for scholars and educators:
Using @ssrcmtp.bsky.social's Zotero library of 5,500+ books, reports, and articles, design a course syllabus on any aspect of the digital information ecosystem, then share your results with us.

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June 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM
What shapes our digital world, and how can we change it? This year’s #MediaWell book roundup explores who controls the narrative, how systems were built, and what it takes to build a more just and trustworthy digital future.
May 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Navigating tough conversations online isn’t easy. The first version of the Toolkit for Trust, from Discourse Labs and SSRC’s MediaWell, shares research-based strategies to help you engage, listen, and connect with care.
April 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Looking for your next great read on tech, AI, and power? This #MediaWell book roundup explores influence, governance, and activism in the digital age. Plus a sneak peek at 2025’s must-reads! Read more: mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/sha...
Shaping the Digital World: Key Reads on Influence, Power, and AI – MediaWell
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April 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Struggling with tough online conversations? The ARTT framework offers research-backed strategies to build trust and navigate misinformation. Learn how to answer, "What do I say, and how do I say it?" Read more: mediawell.ssrc.org/research-rev...
Toolkit for Trust: Strategies for Better Online Communication – MediaWell
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February 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Civil society in the Global Majority is leading bold new approaches to counter-disinformation, prioritizing resilience, accountability, and creativity. Learn more in this article by @joncong.bsky.social and @dwj88.bsky.social : mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/the...
The Global Majority Has its Own Counter-Disinformation Agenda – MediaWell
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January 15, 2025 at 8:54 PM
How do mis- and disinformation fuel political violence in democracies? From polarization to seditious attacks, false narratives amplify unrest and threaten stability. Explore causes, impacts, and solutions in this #MediaWell review: mediawell.ssrc.org/research-rev...
Why We Fight for Fractured Truths – How Misinformation Fuels Political Violence in Democracies – MediaWell
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January 13, 2025 at 9:42 PM
📸 The Rachel Tanur Memorial Prize for Visual Sociology recognizes students using visual methods to explore social phenomena. Apply now to showcase your work! Learn more: racheltanurmemorialprize.ssrc.org/the-award/
The Award - The Rachel Tanur Memorial Prize for Visual Sociology
The Rachel Tanur Memorial Prize The Award Eligibility The Rachel Tanur Memorial Prize for Visual Sociology is open worldwide to undergraduate and graduate students in any of the social science discipl...
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November 18, 2024 at 4:11 PM
Join us on November 20th for the virtual launch event of
@umassamherst.bsky.social's GloTech Lab report, Custom Built / Feito Sob Medida: Reforming Tech and Democracy Programs for the Global Majority. Register here: www.ssrc.org/events/refor...
Reforming Tech and Democracy Programs for the Global Majority
Virtual Launch Event of the Study Custom Built / Feito Sob Medida How can tech and democracy programs better serve the needs and challenges of Global Majority countries? What are …
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November 13, 2024 at 4:47 PM
How can we push past deplatforming to foster a democratic internet? 🖥️ @reedvanschenck.bsky.social’s #MediaWell review delves into strategies to counter the far-right online. Discover the insights: mediawell.ssrc.org/research-rev...
Beyond Deplatforming, Against the Far-Right, and Towards a Democratic Internet – MediaWell
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August 12, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Check out the #MediaWell 2023 Book Roundup! 📚 Explore the complexities of our digital era with these insightful reads. Dive in here: mediawell.ssrc.org/articles/202...
2023 Book Roundup: Navigating the Complexities of Our Digital Era – MediaWell
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August 5, 2024 at 8:26 PM