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Main feature 14 Resisting Russian Repression Using humour against Putin


Team 29 in St Petersburg is one such group and our cover feature, written by Barney Cullum,


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looks at how a sense of humour and a clear sense of purpose keeps them going and keeps their work being read. And sometimes it can be challenging being a journalist if


you’re a woman. In the wake of the #MeToo movement, Louise Tickle looks at sexual harassment in the media. Steve Evans, the former BBC foreign correspondent, writes our Starting Out column on how he went from high-profile international broadcasting work to become a local reporter, indeed the only reporter, on a newspaper in a small community in Australia. He says it is one of the best things he’s ever done. We’re also looking back in time in this issue with our regular media anniversary feature and also a piece by Bob Doran on how Herodotus, known as the father of history, could also be called the father of journalism. And on that note, with time ticking away for 2018, Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year!


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ussia can be a daunting place to be a journalist as the authorities tighten their grip and try to silence free- thinkers. But amid adversity there are always inspiring stories and people.


News 03 Fresh protests over arrested reporters Anger after bail decision


04 Local democracy problems Reporters complain of isolation


05 NUJ launches recruitment campaign Drive to reach new members


06 Number of journalists on the increase But fewer in traditional areas


Features


10 Welsh politics’ toxic heart The story of Carl Sargeant


12 #Metoo in the media Tackling workplace harassment


16 Media anniversary Looking back to 1927


Regulars


09 Viewpoint 18 Starting Out 26 And finally...


Arts with Attitude Pages 20-21


Raymond Snoddy Page 19


Letters


and Steve Bell Page 22-23


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