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Journalism & Democracy

This article examines the intricate relationship between journalism and democracy, focusing on the First Amendment's guarantee of a free press. It presents two perspectives: one that views the journalism as a restriction on government interference and another that emphasizes journalistic responsibility to the public. Key questions arise around media's duty to inform citizens for political decision-making, the sufficiency and trustworthiness of information, and the impact of entertainment media on public knowledge. Ultimately, it evaluates transparency, pluralism, and the veracity of journalistic sources in supporting an informed electorate.

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Journalism & Democracy

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  1. Journalism & Democracy Are We Keeping the Promise?

  2. Journalism & Democracy • The First Amendment • Guarantees a Free Press • Two views: • 1) It is a restriction on government • 2) It implies a journalistic responsibility

  3. Journalism & Democracy • 1st Amendment: • Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

  4. Journalism & Democracy • Questions: • Does the media have a social responsibility to inform the public so it can make political choices? • Does all media have a responsibility to present the facts and sort through the rhetoric?

  5. Journalism & Democracy • Pew Study (2004) • 50% of people under the age of 50 get most or some of their news about politics from late night comedians • Most of those people are significantly less informed about the basic facts of political candidates

  6. Journalism & Democracy • What is politically relevant information (ethically correct information)?

  7. Journalism & Democracy • Is it useful? • Does it provide information that helps the individual and collective decision making?

  8. Journalism & Democracy • Is the information sufficient? • Is there enough of it and at enough depth to allow people to make informed choices?

  9. Journalism & Democracy • Is the information trustworthy? • Can you feel comfortable that the information is true?

  10. Journalism & Democracy • Jon Stewart vs. Glenn Beck • http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/mon-september-28-2009/america--target-america

  11. Journalism & Democracy • Evaluating the discourse: • 1) Transparency: Does the audience accurately know who is speaking?

  12. Journalism & Democracy • Evaluating the discourse: • 1) Transparency: Does the audience accurately know who is speaking? • 2) Pluralism: Does the media environment provide an opportunity for diverse points of view – either in different messages equally accessible or within a single message?

  13. Journalism & Democracy • Evaluating the discourse: • 3) Verisimilitude – Do the sources of the messages take responsibility for the truth claims they make? • 4) Practice – Does the message encourage political participation by citizens?

  14. Journalism & Democracy • Glenn Beck –

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