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If Journalists Don't Believe in Objectivity, What Do They Believe in? – BCB #96

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Jonathan Stray observes that "Audiences are still into it, but three years of data shows that journalists mostly aren't."

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“Civil War” Movie Reactions: “Can That Really Happen in America?”

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The movie Civil War depicts a civil war in America taking place in the not-so-distant future. The movie has people talking about how likely such a terrifying scenario actually is. 

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How religious communities are working to ensure a free & fair election

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To protect democracy you have to bring together a broad coalition of people who might have major disagreements on politics and policy but who are willing to come together to prioritize its defense. A discussion with Emma Addams of Mormon Women for Ethical Government.

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Agonizing over Europe’s Defence: Some Narratives are Getting Ahead of the Facts

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Russia’s war against Ukraine should have been a stop sign for nationally-oriented security and defence policies in Europe. But the opposite is the case.

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MWEG's Media Literacy Toolkit

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A collection of materials from MWEG (Mormon Women for Ethical Government) on news consumption, misinformation, bias, conspiracy theories, propaganda, and more.

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Reformation Series – Cover Down: A Conversation with Dr. Richard Barton – Unite America

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A discussion about non-partisan primaries and the benefits they bring to real world issues and the lives of citizens.

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Civics, Democracy, and Civic Learning Week (With Elizabeth Clay Roy and Abbie Kaplan)

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What does civics education have to do with our moment of democratic crisis? How do we create citizens with a sense of agency over society? This video discusses these issues.

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