After everything that happened in politics in 2016 is there anyone left in the world who doesn’t think that journalism matters to democracy? As you watched Britain vote to leave the European Union, or Donald Trump win the US presidency, did you ever use the phrase “I blame the media” or “It’s all Facebook/Twitter’s fault”?
Any student of politics now has to be aware of how the media is shaping our conversations about politicians and policy. They have to understand how it can swing elections and mobilise activists. They also have to examine how it distorts debates, silences voices and ignores issues.
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