suchsmallhands

The secret world of Arrietty (2010) ~gif ~

Whenever I see someone get up at arms over a headline that says “Local Teen” and the first comment is “SAY THEIR NAME” I’m always like “hey, thanks for telling every journalist present that you don’t read articles and just skim headlines.” Really makes us feel appreciated.

Media and journalists are not neutral observers. They define the narrative and they make a lot of subjective judgment calls of what information to share and what not to share, and it’s based on value judgments that affect what happens in society. Choosing when to name someone is one of these calls. The best journalism is that that takes responsibility for these judgment calls, such as if a newspaper publishes a disclaimer explaining why they are withholding names of certain individuals. This makes their stance clear and also educates the public on best practices.

Internet Archive

i’ve never felt more seen

A marcher in a gay rights parade up New York’s Fifth Avenue, July 1979. Photographed by Brian Alpert.

knock knock

Everywhere At the End of Time - Brendon Burton

pucasso

Rafael Romero Barros (Spanish 1832-1895) “Still Life of Oranges” 1863

A baby’s mouth over time. Painless childbirth. 1912. 

life is ruff

Evelyn Page - Summer Morn - 1929