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Category: Video

Assessing the impact of social media on democracy

Challenges & Promise of the Information Revolution, Media, Video August 30, 2018December 31, 2019 Mike E.

This would be excellent for discussing media — especially “new” media — and democracy. ‘Hard Questions: What Effect Does Social Media Have on Democracy?‘-Facebook Newsroom Link to US Civitas Facebook Discussion Thread

Video: Jennifer Lawrence Teaches Government

Video August 30, 2018December 18, 2019 Mike E.

Link to US Civitas Facebook Discussion Thread

Video: Agitating for gun control in Georgia

Gun Violence, Video August 30, 2018December 18, 2019 Mike E.

This video is great for a variety of purposes, including political participation, civil liberties (1st and 2nd Amendments), and theories of legislative representation. It’s especially great that it’s here in Georgia. Link to video  

The tension between freedom of the press and media misinformation

Challenges & Promise of the Information Revolution, Media, Video August 30, 2018December 18, 2019 Mike E.

Great for talking about media ownership, freedom of the press, and democracy. And don’t forget this one either …. ‘Sinclair “must-run” segment on family separation policy and child detention attacks the media‘-Media Matters Link to US Civitas Facebook Discussion Thread

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