The Dutch East India Company (VOC) is being used as a symbol by modern anti-asylum seeker protesters despite its historical involvement in violence, slavery, and genocide. While the company's legacy is often debated, historical records show that only a small European elite achieved extreme wealth from its colonial activities.
Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
A climate journalist explores the tension between objective reporting and the pressure to advocate for systemic change to combat the climate crisis. The author concludes that journalists should remain factual rather than activist to effectively reach a wide and diverse audience.
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