MCOM1003 - Jeremy Langston

Jeremy Langston MCOM1003 Professor Reppert 11/13/20 Legal Constraints on International Journalists     In the United States, we have a constitution that declares the freedom of speech and press.  Unlike many  other countries, Americas have the freedom to exercise these rights without fear of government intervening.  Several countries like Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, and Cuba, just to name a few, have heavy  censorship in place to ward off any thoughts that go against the narrative of their dictators. Organizations like Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma, Reporters Without Borders, and the Committee to Protect Journalists help provide support and safety as well as campaigning to improve the quality of journalism.     Saudi Araba press has suffered greatly under the rule of Mohammad bin Salman.  Anti-terror and cybercrime laws along with specialized courts have given the authorities free rein to imprison journalists and bloggers who stray f...

Jeremy Langston MCOM1003 Professor Reppert  11/5/20 1) Five new recoveries were reported locally on Sunday, making 1,136 Union County residents considered recovered from the virus. Active cases continued to grow, reaching 72 Sunday, up four from Saturday. (El Dorado News Times) 2) The program is designed to assist renters who make up to 80% of their area’s median income. The program can assist in paying up to two-and-a-half month’s worth of past-due rent. (El Dorado News Times) 3) The parade will be Thursday, Dec. 3 starting at 7 p.m. and continuing until 9 p.m. at the Union County Fairgrounds in El Dorado. Because of COVID-19 and state guidelines for events, this year’s parade will be a drive-through event, with all floats, dancers, bands and other groups stationed along a route through the Union County Fairgrounds. (El Dorado News Times) 4) The 56-year-old California senator, also the first person of South Asian descent elected to the vice presidency, represents the multicultural...