Media Literacy - The Power (and Responsibility) of Information
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Lisa Cutter |
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• December 2019
What is fake news? Who can you trust and how do you know? Trust in the media has diminished significantly over the past several years, and yet the media plays a critical role in democracy. Considered the fourth estate, credible and responsible media outlets can shine a light on the dark places and tell stories that need to be told. To keep up with the overwhelming flow of information in our lives, we need to understand how to evaluate our media sources; we need to become media literate. It’s not difficult, but it is our responsibility as individuals to look with a critical eye at the information we consume and share. Lisa Cutter is a public relations professional turned legislator, and she has championed media and ethical communications in both of these roles.