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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


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


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
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