Learning Content: (the books can be found on Scribd.com, links and log in info have been provided)
United States of Distraction Prologue and Chapter 1
The Anatomy of Fake News Introduction and Chapter 1
UNITED STATES OF DISTRACTION: FIGHTING THE FAKE NEWS INVASION (2020)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsgTYfU8ny4&t=3079s
According to the learning content, how did American founders view the role of the press in a democracy? What actions did they take to protect the press? Why? New technologies, the education system, and government policy have complicated the press’ role in American democracy. Explain why and provide an example for each. What most concerns you about the press in America? Why?
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