Women are boycotting Twitter for suspending Rose McGowan
Timing - 4/4
This is an article about #WomenBoycottTwitter, a movement that circled the social media platform and took place on Friday, October 13th. As this was only this past Friday, I believe this article is still quite relevant, especially with the increasing prejudices and sexism becoming a more prominent theme in the States and other Western countries.
Significance - 4/4
#WomenBoycottTwitter was an idea created by Kelly Ellis on October 11th, which in only two days gained the support of 126 000 people, consisting of both women and men. This is an outstanding amount of people who became involved, or at least acknowledged the movement, in only two days.
Proximity - 3/4
Although this movement began in the States, and was first an issue between an American actress and actor, Canadian's have since gotten involved with the movement through the internet, and took part in the boycotting on Friday.
Prominence - 3/4
This story has prominence due to the fact that it is an issue that connects to a lot of people. 126 000 people used the hashtag #WomanBoycottTwitter in only a two day period. Women of color also started their own movement based off of what Kelly Ellis started, saying that Twitter has never supported or helped them in their own dealings of hate and harassment.
Human Interest - 4/4
This story has captured the interest of many humans. In comparison to the population of the world, 126 000 people may not seem like many, but it is an exceptional amount of people to pay attention to a certain idea in such a small amount of time. This is also a movement that was used to bring about more than only one issue or topic, making it important and mean something different to every person who it has come across, making this a large human interest story.
Final Newsworthy Mark: 18/20
Tragically Hip's Gord Downie dead at 53
Timing - 4/4
This is an article about the recent passing of Gord Downie, the Tragically Hip's front man and lyricist. This is still a largely relevant article, as it has not yet been a week since Downie's death.
Significance - 3/4
Although Gord Downie is only one man from only one band, both the Tragically Hip and Downie have become Canadian icons. The death of these icons has grabbed the attention of the world, throwing many of its occupants into a time of mourning.
Proximity - 4/4
As a Canadian artist's death being covered by a Canadian news station talking about the impact this has had on Canadian fans, I believe this article is about as close to "home" as one can get.
Prominence - 3/4
This article has prominence due to who it is about. This article also brings up the work Downie had done in recognizing the hardships of Indigenous people, connecting this story to more than just the music fans.
Human Interest - 4/4
Gord Downie was a man who touched the lives of many, even those he did not meet. The death of such a man is heart-breaking and shocking, even though this day has been inevitably closing in for a long time. I give this article a 4/4 for Human Interest, because it's not about politics or controversial opinions, but it's about the death of a musician that united people through his music, and continues to unite us through the grief we share now that he is gone.
Final Newsworthy Mark: 18/20
Timing - 4/4
This is an article about #WomenBoycottTwitter, a movement that circled the social media platform and took place on Friday, October 13th. As this was only this past Friday, I believe this article is still quite relevant, especially with the increasing prejudices and sexism becoming a more prominent theme in the States and other Western countries.
Significance - 4/4
#WomenBoycottTwitter was an idea created by Kelly Ellis on October 11th, which in only two days gained the support of 126 000 people, consisting of both women and men. This is an outstanding amount of people who became involved, or at least acknowledged the movement, in only two days.
Proximity - 3/4
Although this movement began in the States, and was first an issue between an American actress and actor, Canadian's have since gotten involved with the movement through the internet, and took part in the boycotting on Friday.
Prominence - 3/4
This story has prominence due to the fact that it is an issue that connects to a lot of people. 126 000 people used the hashtag #WomanBoycottTwitter in only a two day period. Women of color also started their own movement based off of what Kelly Ellis started, saying that Twitter has never supported or helped them in their own dealings of hate and harassment.
Human Interest - 4/4
This story has captured the interest of many humans. In comparison to the population of the world, 126 000 people may not seem like many, but it is an exceptional amount of people to pay attention to a certain idea in such a small amount of time. This is also a movement that was used to bring about more than only one issue or topic, making it important and mean something different to every person who it has come across, making this a large human interest story.
Final Newsworthy Mark: 18/20
Tragically Hip's Gord Downie dead at 53
Timing - 4/4
This is an article about the recent passing of Gord Downie, the Tragically Hip's front man and lyricist. This is still a largely relevant article, as it has not yet been a week since Downie's death.
Significance - 3/4
Although Gord Downie is only one man from only one band, both the Tragically Hip and Downie have become Canadian icons. The death of these icons has grabbed the attention of the world, throwing many of its occupants into a time of mourning.
Proximity - 4/4
As a Canadian artist's death being covered by a Canadian news station talking about the impact this has had on Canadian fans, I believe this article is about as close to "home" as one can get.
Prominence - 3/4
This article has prominence due to who it is about. This article also brings up the work Downie had done in recognizing the hardships of Indigenous people, connecting this story to more than just the music fans.
Human Interest - 4/4
Gord Downie was a man who touched the lives of many, even those he did not meet. The death of such a man is heart-breaking and shocking, even though this day has been inevitably closing in for a long time. I give this article a 4/4 for Human Interest, because it's not about politics or controversial opinions, but it's about the death of a musician that united people through his music, and continues to unite us through the grief we share now that he is gone.
Final Newsworthy Mark: 18/20
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