Description

To advance understanding of the role journalism and media play in democratic societies. Through research, teaching, and public engagement, we explore connections between public institutions, the press, and digital platforms with the aim of identifying the threats and opportunities to quality information, robust engagement, government accountability, and core democratic values.  

Partners

UW Department of Communication

Funders

The Annenberg Foundation, the Spencer Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation, the Microsoft Corporation, and the National Science Foundation