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CBC Faces Controversy After Telling Reporters 9
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Mark Joyella
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The CBC is facing backlash for advising its journalists to avoid using the terms 'terror' or 'terrorist' when covering the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The broadcaster argues that these terms are politically loaded and can hinder objective reporting, while critics view the policy as an insult to victims.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between institutional journalistic neutrality and the public's expectation for moral clarity regarding historical tragedies.
Media CBC Tells Reporters 9/11 Shouldn’t Be Called ‘Terrorist Attacks’ By Mark Joyella ,
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