Number of Posts: 6
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SVP-Nationalrat Addor wegen Rassismus verurteilt
(SVP parlamentarian Addor sentenced because of racism)
Newspaper | Tages-Anzeiger
Date | 17.8.2017
Language | German
Country | Switzerland
Topic Tags | diversity, Facebook, law, politics, Twitter
Summary | National councillor Jean-Luc Addor (Schweizerische Volkspartei) was sentenced in court under the anti-racism law. After a fatal shooting in a Swiss mosque, he posted the following on Twitter and Facebook: "We want more of it!" The court decided that this post stripped Muslim residents and citizens of Switzerland of the right to live without any detectable sarcasm which is why he was found guilty of breaking the anti-racism law and will have to pay a hefty fine.
Image Description | Keystone image of Jean-Luc Addor.
Image Tags | male(s)
La méthode Suzi LeVine: connectée
(Suzi LeVine's method: connected)
Newspaper | Le Temps
Date | 25.11.2016
Language | French
Country | Switzerland
Topic Tags | politics, social media
Summary | The future ex US ambassador in Switzerland used social media a lot during her mandate. Being active on social media allows proximity, intuitivity, and freedom. Suzi LeVine said that social networks are the perfect example of direct democracy.
Image Description | Photograph of Suzi Levine and three other people dressed up for Halloween
Image Tags | female(s), male(s)
Ignoranz ist Stärke
(Ignorance is strength)
Newspaper | Tages-Anzeiger
Date | 3.2.2017
Language | German
Country | Switzerland
Topic Tags | fake news, politics, privacy, smartphone, social media, threat
Summary | Kellyanne Conways term "alternative facts" remind of Orwell's fictional language Newspeak which also changes meanings by renaming. Many facts of contemporary life (especially under the Trump administration) remind of dystopian novels "1984" by G. Orwell and "Brave New World" by A. Huxley. We all carry smartphones with us at all times with which we can send information but which also receive and document information about us like our location, who else is in that location, our communications, purchases, and so on. Privacy has become impossible in the digital age.
Image Description | Images and videos of the film "1984" and George Orwell as well as the news clip where Kellyanne Conway mentions "alternative facts".
Image Tags | female(s), male(s), TV
Nonstop #Gerigate: Ein unpolitisches Komitee will Geri Müllers Rücktritt erzwingen
(Nonstop #Gerigate: An apolitical committee wants to enforce Geri Müller's resignation)
Newspaper | Watson
Date | 30.9.2014
Language | German
Country | Switzerland
Topic Tags | politics, sexting
Summary | Conservative political parties are pressured by many citizens to force Geri Müller's resignation and hold votes for a new mayor. They do however not have no political right to do so since Geri Müller’s misconduct was not illegal and did not interfere with his work as a mayor. Now they are trying to opt out of political action and instated an apolitical committe which is the examine possibilities of forcing Geri Müller out of office.
Image Description | A sad Geri Müller riding a bicycle while being recorded from behind.
Image Tags | camera, male(s)
#gerigate: Geri Müller denkt über Rücktritt nach
(#gerigate: Geri Müller considers resignation)
Newspaper | Watson
Date | 9.9.2014
Language | German
Country | Switzerland
Topic Tags | politics, sexting
Summary | Member of parliament Geri Müller first appeared at the Federal Palace in Bern since his recent sexting scandal broke in the media. He claims to be considering resigning his political positions but ultimately to be happy that he has not made a significant mistake but only a minor, personal derailment. For the moment, he is physically doing well and excited for his work in the parliament and he will be available to answer questions about his recent scandal.
Image Description | Geri Müller being interviewed for television.
Image Tags | male(s)
Politiker auf Snapchat vertreiben junge Wähler
(Politicians on Snapchat are driving young voters away)
Newspaper | 20 Minuten
Date | 5.7.2016
Language | German
Country | Switzerland
Topic Tags | politics, Snapchat, youth
Summary | Digital communication has the same status/value as fashion or music among youth, experts say. Politicians are increasingly moving to Snapchat to reach young voters. Some people think it is smart of politicians to use trending new media but experts say that adults cannot successfully participate on Snapchat because young people have particular communication codes. They use memes and allusions to pop culture tropes to create simple humorous content which outsiders, i.e. adults, do not understand.
Image Description | Series of six photographs: Snapchat icon and male portraits.
Image Tags | male(s), Snapchat
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