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‘We all hold the power to change the news’

‘We all hold the power to change the news’

Danielle Batist
22 March, 2018

When the impact of hearing near-constant bad news stories became a problem in her life, Jodie Jackson decided to delve deeper: why does the news emphasise what’s going wrong? After seven years [...]

Why changing your news diet can change the world

Why changing your news diet can change the world

Jodie Jackson
14 March, 2018

The negativity bias in the news is causing social harm. But journalism can change, and news consumers have the power to help make this happen, says Jodie Jackson. Here, she shares her story of [...]

Sanitary towel ad becomes first to show ‘real’ blood

Sanitary towel ad becomes first to show ‘real’ blood

Lucy Purdy
24 January, 2018

Bodyform has become the first brand to make a TV advert featuring realistic-looking ‘blood’ on a sanitary pad rather than the traditional blue liquid

Girls’ magazine billed as inspiring alternative in pink-dominated market

Girls’ magazine billed as inspiring alternative in pink-dominated market

Lucy Purdy
23 January, 2018

Newly launched Kookie magazine aims to inspire 'tweenage' girls to look beyond fashion and beauty by publishing stories about strong female role models

Positive News hits the high street as ‘constructive journalism’ spreads

Positive News hits the high street as ‘constructive journalism’ spreads

Lucy Purdy
19 January, 2018

Amid a fresh wave of interest in ‘constructive journalism’, from today Positive News magazine will be available in selected WHSmith shops across the UK

New year, new media diet: 10 highlights from the new issue of Positive News magazine

New year, new media diet: 10 highlights from the new issue of Positive News magazine

Lucy Purdy
16 January, 2018

The first Positive News magazine of 2018 is out now, and it’s our favourite yet. Read on for 10 insights into what you’ll get if you order a copy

‘Imagine a world where we’re given messages of self-belief, confidence, possibility and positivity’

‘Imagine a world where we’re given messages of self-belief, confidence, possibility and positivity’

Lucy Purdy
3 January, 2018

As a unique media co-operative, Positive News is owned by both our readers and our journalists. Here, one of our reader shareholders, David Bird, explains why he chose to invest

The woman who uses Positive News to help teach adults to read

The woman who uses Positive News to help teach adults to read

Lucy Purdy
1 December, 2017

Jeanette Haigh uses Positive News as a reading aid in adult literacy classes. The uplifting design and content make it a perfect match, she says

5 co-ops for the 21st century

5 co-ops for the 21st century

Lucy Purdy
23 November, 2017

Though the co-operative model has been around for hundreds of years, it's still relevant today. Our pick of 5 co-operatives in today's digital, media and creative sectors

Different belongs: the magazine seeking to redefine what it means to be a ‘foreigner’

Different belongs: the magazine seeking to redefine what it means to be a ‘foreigner’

Franki Cookney
30 October, 2017

Historically, the word ‘foreigner’ has had negative connotations: alien, outsider. Is that about to change? Franki Cookney meets the co-founder of a UK-based online magazine showcasing stories [...]

UK watchdog proposes crackdown on sexist ads

UK watchdog proposes crackdown on sexist ads

Tom Lawson
25 October, 2017

New rules from the Advertising Standards Authority will allow the removal of adverts across all media that demean, mock or objectify on the basis of gender

New issue of Positive News magazine reports on the movement for joyful ageing

New issue of Positive News magazine reports on the movement for joyful ageing

Lucy Purdy
10 October, 2017

Older age often has negative connotations but a movement is building towards a richer celebration of later life, reports the new issue of Positive News magazine, which launched at the media [...]

Photography book aims to challenge conventional ideas of female beauty

Photography book aims to challenge conventional ideas of female beauty

Tom Lawson
25 September, 2017

A book featuring portraits of women from around the world aims to challenge the narrow concept of beauty depicted by the mass media, and celebrate diversity

Fighting back against fake news: meet the factcheckers

Fighting back against fake news: meet the factcheckers

Matthew Green
7 August, 2017

From glaring fabrication to masterful manipulation, fake news is a global problem. But society is fighting back. We meet the people separating fact from fiction

Check yourself: 5 factchecking specialists

Check yourself: 5 factchecking specialists

Matthew Green
7 August, 2017

In today's digital age, it can be difficult to know who or what to trust. Here are five organisations helping separate facts from fiction

Seeking the truth: 5 leading investigative reporting outlets

Seeking the truth: 5 leading investigative reporting outlets

Matthew Green
7 August, 2017

Though the shifting sands of modern media make investigative journalism challenging, it is still going strong. Here is our pick of five organisations that specialise in digging deeper

Being mankind: new issue of Positive News magazine focuses on masculinity

Being mankind: new issue of Positive News magazine focuses on masculinity

Lucy Purdy
5 July, 2017

From LA’s ‘gangsta gardener’ to a stay-at-home man in Hertfordshire, the new issue of Positive News magazine interviews people who are ‘rewriting the man code’

What went right? April to June 2017

What went right? April to June 2017

Positive News
3 July, 2017

From terror attacks in London and Manchester, to the US withdrawal from the Paris climate treaty, and the Grenfell Tower fire: bad news has dominated in recent months. But there are inspiring [...]

Helpless or hopeful? How the news shapes our self-belief

Helpless or hopeful? How the news shapes our self-belief

Jodie Jackson
1 June, 2017

Our belief about whether our actions can make a difference is influenced by the news media, explains positive psychology researcher Jodie Jackson. Often we’re left overwhelmed, but stories can [...]

What went right? January to March 2017

What went right? January to March 2017

Positive News
10 April, 2017

From political upheaval to humanitarian crises, the first three months of 2017 have seen many challenges. But behind the headlines, there are signs of progress and possibility. Here are 20 of our [...]

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