OPINION: The press doesn’t need democracy, but democracy needs the press
People insist on making a connection between journalism and democracy in the North American media sphere, with democracy being viewed as the freedom of the people, and journalism being championed as a driving force for that freedom. When I say democracy, I mean the simple definition: a government driven by the free will of the people. The idea that journalism and democracy are inseparable is a byproduct of how we talk about freedom, governance, and the role of media in North America. Democracy is seen as a system that nurtures journalism, ensuring the press remains free to inform the public. I think this assumption ignores that journalism exists independently of democracy, and often fights against the forces that claim to protect it....
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Feb 2025
Clarification: In the print UPASS story in the Feb. issue of the Griff, it was written that the Edmonton Student Alliance was involved in negotiations with ETS. While ESA members were present, the ESA was not involved in negotiations, but are involved in ongoing advocacy.
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