Citizen journalism can expand news coverage and fill gaps in perspective
Professionals have both a responsibility and a self-interest to engage with the “people formerly known as the audience" and to help them do a better job of identifying and disseminating actual news. Rather than taking over the role of journalists, engaged citizens can expand coverage areas and provide more diverse perspectives.
Fact-checking, trust and Election 2024: A Q&A with Professor Lucas Graves
With a contentious election on the horizon, fact-checkers have been busy verifying and contextualizing the statements of the two presidential candidates as they campaign in swing states and vie for the Oval Office.