The Stream also looks at a crackdown in Hong Kong and the problem of vaccine hesitancy.
From: The Bottom Line
Has trust in journalists, government leaders hit an all-time low?
New global survey finds most people believe media and politicians are trying to mislead people by spreading misinformation.
14 Jan 2021
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