CJMD is a hub for research, teaching and public discussion about the forces shaping information practices, media cultures and core democratic values.
CJMD is a hub for research, teaching and public discussion about the forces shaping information practices, media cultures and core democratic values.
CENTER FOR JOURNALISM, MEDIA AND DEMOCRACY
Journalism and the mediated communication environment have never been more deeply involved with the workings and health of democracy―and the expanding digital network has proven a challenging public sphere. Journalism is undercut by tech platforms and attacked by powerful political actors. It suffers unprecedented levels of mistrust among the public and must compete for attention in a media landscape littered with misinformation and engineered to fuel extremist content over quality reporting and analysis.
But the networked landscape comes with upsides. Next-level collaboration among journalists delivers reporting that would otherwise be too costly for any single organization to take on. New publishing ventures expand the range of voices and viewpoints in the news, in part by cultivating relationships with civil society actors or historically underrepresented groups. Civic engagement in some cases is deepened by citizens using widely available digital tools to create, circulate, and interact with journalism flows to a much greater degree than previously possible.
Center for Journalism, Media and Democracy scholars investigate the features of the media landscape―its tools, platforms, policies, practices―to understand how they can both support and threaten democracy. Using a range of theoretical and methodological approaches and with emphasis on international cases and perspectives, we investigate the dynamics that pass among, work on and shape journalism, media and democracy.
NEWS
CJMD Spotlight: The Darkening Tide of Digital Repression and the Risks of Journalistic Reluctance
Please join the CJMD on October 18 at 330 pm in CMU 126 for a talk by Professor Jennifer Henrichsen of Washington State University. She will discuss why journalists often fail to take the necessary information [...]
CJMD Book Launch Event: Adrienne Russell and Matthew Powers
Please join the Center for Journalism, Media and Democracy on October 12th from 4-6 pm for a celebration of two newly released books by co-directors Matthew Powers and Adrienne Russell. After brief remarks from each [...]
CJMD Spotlight: Covering the Climate Crisis in the Pacific Northwest and Beyond
What: Join the Center for Journalism, Media and Democracy, in a discussion with leading climate journalists in the Pacific Northwest about the work they do, the challenges and opportunities they face, and the role [...]
CJMD Spotlight: How News Coverage Influences Humanitarian Aid
What: CJMD connects with Dr. Martin Scott and Dr. Kate Wright to present topics on how news coverage influences humanitarian aid When: 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023 Where: Zoom Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cjmd-spotlight-how-news-coverage-influences-humanitarian-aid-tickets-523691855437 [...]