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“The power is to set the agenda. What we print and what we don't print matter a lot.” quote by Katharine Graham
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“The power is to set the agenda. What we print and what we don't print matter a lot.”

Katharine Graham

About This Quote

Source Memoir: Personal History, 1975

Control over what is printed shapes public agenda and influence.

In simple terms: Media decides what people know.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize responsible journalism.

Themes

media power agenda setting information

Mood

reflective critical

Type

journalistic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • newsrooms
  • editorial meetings
  • political campaigns

Key Concepts

censorship press freedom public discourse

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does selective reporting affect democracy?
  • What responsibilities do editors have?
A Different Perspective

Bias can limit truth.

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