Independent columnist nominated for regional journalism award
Hans Rollmann's commentary on Ball Government's proposed across-the-board cuts named a finalist in the Atlantic Journalism Awards.
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Press freedom a “cornerstone of a healthy democracy”
From Concerned Youth of Newfoundland and Labrador: An open letter in support of Justin Brake and the role of good journalism in a turbulent future.
STATEMENT: Criminal charges against Justin Brake an attack on press freedom
“If journalists fear their constitutional rights will not be recognized and respected by corporations, governments or police, then they will hesitate to cover stories such as this, a scenario that presents a bleak outlook for journalism in Canada," says Justin Brake.
Rome is burning
What are we going to tell future generations who ask us what we did to solve global warming?
Dear Kellie Leitch: fear tactics will not work
Using divisive tactics, inflammatory language and nationalist rhetoric to further your proposed policies will place you firmly on the wrong side of history.
Winning Moves
"Has regionalization been given a real chance?"
Access to education and employment key to poverty reduction
"Policies aimed at improving access to education and the ability to obtain employment complement each other in breaking the cyclical nature of poverty."
The Independent’s Top Stories of 2016
Indigenous rights and economic inequality dominated The Independent's coverage of Muskrat Falls and Budget 2016.
14 Things We Can Do Everyday To End Violence Against Women
To remember the 14 women murdered on Dec. 6, 1989 at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal, and take action to eliminate gender-based violence.
The Independent gets a grassroots boost
'Friends of The Independent' to hold inaugural meeting Wednesday in St. John's with goal of building a grassroots movement to support independent journalism in the province.