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  1. 25 Feb 2019

    . says “we have a crisis of democracy because we have a crisis of citizenship ... Why do we have so many voters who are gullible?” The answer the came up with is to emphasize digital literacy and civic literacy education in schools.

  2. . of says it’s critical to “build connections in the local fabric” to strengthen community, democracy. She highlights a rec from the on Trust, Media and Democracy, encouraging nat’l service. See the full report:

  3. NEW: The Knight Commission on Trust, Media and Democracy just released its report w/ recommendations for restoring public trust in democratic institutions, including the media. Watch the launch event live at 10:30 a.m. ET:

  4. “We think that it’s time for a dramatic revitalization of civics education in this country” - explains that citizens have many rights as well as responsibilities. Read the report recommendations for increasing civic engagement:

  5. How do you rebuild trust in journalism? 1) Practice radical transparency. 2) Diversify news organizations. 3) Expand financial support for news. 4) Use technology to combat disinformation. Learn more:

  6. Local news matters: It's the local journalists who listen to residents so they can represent their voices; show up at community meetings; and demand accountability from gov't that can help build trust in democracy. More in :

  7. "It’s harder to believe that everything is 'fake news' when the journalist you meet at back-to-school night is not just your neighbor, but someone who is also reporting on important local stories you know are true." —,

  8. Read this thread: After more than a year of work, the Knight Commission on Trust, Media and Democracy has released its report w/ recommendations for restoring public trust in democratic institutions, including the media. More info from ⬇️

  9. Trust is essential to democracy and, today, the & are releasing a major report with recommendations for renewing that trust in our vital institutions, like the media. Read the full report and watch the launch event:

  10. : If you consume local news, you’re more likely to vote, contact local officials and participate in other forms of civic and democratic engagement.

  11. Local news is the building block for trust, and we all have a role in supporting it—as consumers, philanthropists and communities. Stories and perspectives on the value of , via :

  12. We need to think of the way we do city symphonies or art museums: public institutions worthy of support, says

  13. LIVESTREAM 10:30 a.m. ET - Aspen Institute unveils recommendations from Knight Commission on Trust, Media and Democracy on what we all need to do to restore trust in Democratic institutions and the news media. … @aspencs

  14. "The Knight Commission tackled one of the most critical issues facing our republic: the decline in trust in society of institutions that underpin our ." —Knight president on the urgency of a new report:

  15. "Because we’re just at the beginning of the revolution, it’s not too late. We can still examine the effects of technology on our democracy." —Knight pres on new report implications.

  16. “The algorithms are essentially acting as editors. They are choosing the information that we see in our newsfeed and yet we have no visibility into how or why that is being done. - emphasizing the need for increased transparency.

  17. As a member of the Knight Commission on Trust, Media & Democracy, I’m excited to share just released a timely report addressing the decline of trust in media & democracy: @aspencs

  18. "The adoption of a domestic Marshall Plan to preserve would be a momentous act, one that would truly shape the future of our democracy." — makes the case for a bold, new major initiative.

  19. Today, the Knight Commission on Trust, Media & Democracy unveiled a groundbreaking report on renewing trust in America. Thanks to all who joined today's discussion of its recommendations. Read the report at and continue the conversation with .

  20. 5 Feb 2019

    I saw this as ’s background photo after his tweet at presentation and shared w/’s, Tony Marx & is too good to not share further. Go !

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