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Helen Lewis

@helenlewis

Helen Lewis is deputy editor of the New Statesman. She has written extensively on videogames, feminism, and online abuse

Post-Truth Politics

Post-Truth Politics

In the Trump era, journalists face a profound challenge in addressing issues stemming from fake news, false equivalence, and widespread misinformation
Lessons from Brexit

Lessons from Brexit

The American press repeated many of the mistakes of the British press in the run-up to the referendum on E.U. membership. Here’s what British journalists have learned
How Newsrooms Handle Graphic Images of Violence

How Newsrooms Handle Graphic Images of Violence

Are images of violence and death too distressing to publish—or too important to ignore?
When Is it Ethical to Publish Stolen Data?

When Is it Ethical to Publish Stolen Data?

From the Pentagon Papers to Hollywood e-mails, reporters and editors face complex decisions when it comes to reporting on information from hackers and leakers