Sophia McHardy
Verified
(She/Her)
As seen in:
The Gender Jotter,
The Indiependent,
Substack,
Flipboard,
Red Pepper (UK),
Shout Out UK,
HASSL
Covers:
Politics, opinion, music, film, TV, local news
Doesn't Cover:
Theatre
Interview
How is social media changing news?
Social media has given marginalised communities a voice that may not have previously been quoted in formal articles.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To seek, test or share the truth, especially in public, in a sensitive yet open way.
What's your favorite social network?
Instagram — the blending of powerful visuals with punchy text allows for a nuanced level of storytelling unique to the platform.
Who do you wish followed you?
I really admire Arwa Mahdawi at The Guardian — I love the way she writes sharp, funny yet powerful pieces on feminism and politics.
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Stories are either factual or emotional. In reality, a good article should aim to wrap thorough research with a sensitive narrative voice.
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