Journalist.
Writer.
Editor.
Podcaster.
Presenter.
Storyteller.
Moderation is a Substack publication launched by Rebecca Davis, following the rapid erosion of the values at the heart of quality journalism,
post-October 7: Veracious reporting.
Balance. Independence.
Nothing is more powerful than our stories.
Yet, in this increasingly polarised world, we’ve
seen a politicisation of storytelling.
Words harnessed to divide and destroy.
Featuring bold ideas,
and unflinchingly
honest commentary,
Moderation serves the
untold stories,
seeking to re-instil balance
in the breadth of the stories
we are consuming –
and how these stories
are being told.
Our stories give us identity. They represent us
– and are a bridge to reach others.
They humanise through commonality.
Nothing has a greater ability to move, inspire, connect.
With a staunch belief that storytelling is still the best vehicle towards a more accepting, civilised
and peaceful future.
Articles may take the form of a poignant personal reflection, a spicy opinion piece hooked off the
news, or an in-depth feature; an intimate
conversation with a person of searing interest,
or a thoughtful look at a crucial issue.
Or it may just be a hit of good news:
a light and bright injection of something
inspiring or uplifting… God knows we need that too.
You may not agree with all perspectives that are expressed; but that’s precisely the point.
This is an invitation to venture beyond the finite of black and white, and dance in the nuance.
To meet on the middle-ground. To share, converse, and listen too.
Because, everything in Moderation.
Created and hosted by journalist Rebecca Davis, The Good Edit podcast amplifies the stories of Jewish women.
In a series of gritty and grounded conversations, Rebecca speaks with a range of Jewish women - from entrepreneurs to activists; creatives to survivors of major adversity, and many more.
Rebecca and her guests delve into the journeys that have shaped us, the hardships we’ve overcome and go deep on the things so often left unsaid.
So, this is us: bold yet vulnerable, unfiltered and gloriously imperfect. Loud and proud, claiming our own space.
Our good edit.
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With Elliot Perlman. Photo: Peter Haskin.
“… Finally, there’s the quality of Rebecca’s writing. It’s a real mark of an outstanding journalist that she’s able to write so beautifully, with such elegance, clarity and precision and all to a deadline. Then she does it all, again, and then again.”
- Elliot Perlman, Award-winning author & producer