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DISCONNECTED: Politics, the Press and the Public
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A Letter From Ruth Friendly
The election process in our country has always been a fascinating puzzle,
and the role of our free press has always been a critical piece of that puzzle.
Today, a new media environment is making campaign coverage increasingly
instantaneous and pervasive, and this is raising provocative questions. As we
read and watch the news about the presidential election we have to wonder --
"Whom do I believe?" "What do I believe?" "What stories get covered?" "Who
decides?" and "How does the media affect the election process?"
These types of questions and their significance to our democracy prompted
The Fred Friendly Seminars to produce DISCONNECTED: Politics, the Press
and the Public. The program challenges you to think about the different
points of view that politicians and the press bring to a campaign and our
responsibilities as media consumers and citizens. We have designed this Web site, and the Discussion Guide to support your efforts to engage these issues and to inspire
activities in your community and school. We hope you will get a dialogue
started about media coverage that can make a difference in connecting the
public and the election process.
At Fred Friendly Seminars, we want to use the Internet as a forum to share
ideas, so report back to us on what you did in your community or school, what
came out of these efforts, and what you learned. We'll post what you tell us on
our site at www.fredfriendlyseminars.org as part of our effort to connect!
We look forward to hearing from you.
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