As I don't currently work in the field of journalism, I still really have no idea how I have "celebrated" or am going to celebrate this holiday. Freedom for the world's presses is a good thing. A very good thing. But what am I supposed to do, hang a pinata? Make up a hot new dance move? Nothing seems appropriate. If I sing a little ode to net neutrality in my head, does that count as a celebration?
I guess I'll have to leave you with a description, I suppose.
World Press Day was brought into being by the United Nations, and is intended to raise awareness of the importance of free speech in the press. This year, the United States hosted a three-day celebration in its honor. The theme: 21st Century Media: New Frontiers, New Barriers.
From what I understand, today is a celebration of the freedom speech that is enjoyed by most of the world's media and in an ever-increasing capacity, the Internet. Recent incidents have shown us just how fragile that freedom is; remember when Egypt's access to the Internet was cut overnight? Ever seen the list of websites and searches that are blocked in China? Net neutrality, anyone?
Okay, I don't actually know what I'm talking about. But I'm trying, dammit!
Well, I'm going to wrap it up for tonight, because my cat is staring into my soul in that creeptastic way of hers, and I think I'm going to turn out the light so I can't see it anymore.
Stay tuned for tomorrow's thrilling installment: BIRD DAY yeah woo!
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