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State Of Public Trust In Local News
"This study — part of Knight Foundation’s Trust, Media and Democracy initiative with Gallup — probes Americans’ perceptions and assessments of local media in depth. It finds that Americans mostly believe local news media are doing a good job performing many of their democratic roles and responsibilities" (Knight Foundation, 2019).
Reviving innovation in Europe
Innovation is of fundamental importance for Europe’s economic and social system. These five paths could build on its strengths and help the continent regain its competitive edge.
We and Them
Far from diminishing, ethnic, national and religious tribalism is on the rise, feeding intolerance, exclusion, populism and conflict. Why are the ideals of multiculturalism and inclusion so elusive, and so often held in disdain?
The Cost of Inequality
We may have democracy, or we may have wealth concentrated in the hands of a few, but we can't have both," said Louis Brandeis, a member of the U.S. Supreme Court. Was he right? Can economic inequality be tempered without discouraging innovation and entrepreneurship?
Conversation with the President
America's founding fathers declared that the new republic would consist of "the total exclusion of the people, in their collective capacity, from any share" in the government. What does that mean today?
The Echo Chamber and the Agora
The dangers of social media have become obvious in spreading hatred, lies, and delusions, as well as privacy invasion. But it has also become an integral and beneficial part of our lives. How do we manage this dilemma?
Collapse of the Traditional Party
Today traditional parties in many mature democracies have become polarized, weakened and alienated from the public, giving way to populist parties and leaders who put their personal interests above the values of democracy. Why has this happened, and what is the remedy?
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