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Democracy Happy Hour
Grab a drink and come hear about the latest democracy news, topic of the week, ongoing efforts to fix democracy, and actions you can take at our weekly Democracy Happy Hour, Wednesdays @ 5 pm PT.
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NewsLitCamp®: The importance of local news
The Importance of Local News — Especially During Election Season Navigating news and information during an election year can be overwhelming. Often, major news organizations seemingly focus entirely on national politics. However, it can be that the most important races and issues, the ones that have the most impact on our lives, are typically found…
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How to find local news you can trust
How can we determine whether news sources are credible? Local news outlets help us make informed decisions as engaged citizens in a democracy, but the process of creating the news isn’t transparent. During National News Literacy Week 2024, this free webinar will provide an overview of the news literacy concepts and skills that people need…
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True False, Hot Cold Screening
Registration COMING SOON. The USC Dornsife Center for the Political Future invites you to join a screening of True False, Hot Cold on Wednesday, April 24 at 6 p.m. in the Stark Cinema Theatre. This award-winning documentary is centered around climate change, belief, and civil discourse. It was filmed in Utah over the course of one…
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Levan Book Chat: Righting the American Dream
Levan Institute Book Chat—Diane Winston, Righting the American Dream: How the Media Mainstreamed Reagan’s Evangelical Vision A discussion of Diane Winston’s new book, Righting the American Dream: How the Media Mainstreamed Reagan’s Evangelical Vision (University of Chicago Press, 2023). The author will be joined in conversation by Darren Dochuk (University of Notre Dame) and Lerone…
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How student journalists are filling gaps in local news
Join us for a student-led, virtual panel discussion about how young people are making a difference in the coverage of their communities and ensuring their audiences have access to relevant and high-quality journalism. Panelists include Sara Maloney, managing editor of The Eudora Times, Ashlyn Myers, reporter for TheStateHouseFile.com, and Harsidak Singh of The Arlington Amp….
