Media as a Tool for Strengthening Democracy
Major news outlets and portals have a democratic responsibility to provide accurate, balanced news coverage. But they also need to survive in the marketplace.This pressure to attract “news consumers” and maximize profits has contributed to the fact that violence and triviality often trump coverage of more meaningful stories..because it sells. Fortunately many independent and other media outlets are filling the gap with quality news that explores a wider range of critical isssues and serves to strengthen our democracy.
Making Democracy Work
Democracy Now! is a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez, who believe that for true democracy to work, people need easy access to independent, diverse sources of news and information. Read more.
Read the Democracy Now! essay: "Media: A Tool for Strengthening Democracy"
Endnotes & References
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