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It’s Time to Hit the Civics Books for Smarter Elections
Statistics suggest it’s time for a collective refresher on all things American Democracy. Who better to teach the course than the media makers already covering politics, government and election season?
Karin Naragon
Apr 1, 20244 min read


Kerry Howley’s journey through the “deep state” – And why we should follow along
A subtle yet vibrantly pink cover wraps around a 2023, hard-bound book. A white, shadow-like figure of the devil stands on top; legs crossed, cell phone in hand, selfie-mode activated. The text underneath reads: "Bottoms Up and the Devil Laughs." This NYT Bestseller by Kerry Howley isn't about the Devil or the evil of selfies — well, at least not inherently. Rather, it is a book about the complexities of mental gymnastics, and the dangers of drawing conclusions from the arbit
Karin Naragon
Mar 25, 20247 min read


Reclaiming The Power of Narrative: How Media Stories Can Hurt & Heal
I met him when I was only 3 years old. My preschool teacher became our family babysitter when I started kindergarten, and by the time I finished first grade, he was our after-school nanny. Another family eventually joined the mix, and every day became a playdate. He let us eat extra ice cream and watch exciting, new media we wouldn't have seen otherwise. There was one condition: secrecy. His nervous twitches got worse when we watched PG-13 rom-coms or sat through the first in
Karin Naragon
Mar 15, 20246 min read


A Landscape Analysis of Child Sexual Abuse Narratives in Entertainment & News Media
Written for a special topics course titled "Change the Narrative, Change the World," brought to USC's Annenberg School by The Norman Leer Center.
Karin Naragon
Feb 2, 20248 min read


What is a Skeptical Journalist?
A skeptical journalist is many things. In fact, a multi-faceted approach to journalism as a public service is what makes such a journalist 'skeptical.' They think critically about all information received and shared. They prioritize diverse perspectives and consider the impact of each throughout the journalistic process. There is intention behind the information they look for and receive, and still, as they decide what to share in the final package of carefully, or skepticall
Karin Naragon
Jan 15, 20243 min read
Lessons from a Failed Interview
The first thing I saw through the crack of a welcoming door was a bright, white mustache. It wasn't symmetrical, but it was groomed to perfection.
Karin Naragon
Jul 2, 20236 min read


A Call For Porn Literacy:The Role of Sex in Media Education
Activist and Actress Jameela Jamil said in a speech at the 2019 MAKERS Conference that, “learning to have sex from porn is like learning to drive from watching The Fast and The Furious. A bloody horrendous idea”
Karin Naragon
Apr 25, 20207 min read


Progression of Gender Equality: Social Construction & Reform in the U.S. vs. Scandinavia
Scandinavia is known to be the most progressive region of the world when it comes to gender equality, particularly within the workforces and economies of its countries. Although the U.S. has taken great strides in the direction of equality, we, as a nation, still have a mountain to climb.
Karin Naragon
Mar 22, 201911 min read


Privacy in the Age of Smart Speakers
An article written as a timed writing exercise in a feature writing course at University College London. Topic and a list of quotations were provided.
Karin Naragon
Mar 7, 20194 min read


Flee the city, free your mind
More and more people are making the move out of the city, with London’s youth fleeing at a rate of 100,000 a year. But, is there more to this mass exodus than ever-growing rent?
Karin Naragon
Mar 1, 20194 min read
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