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“The hand that rules the press, the radio, the screen and the far-spread magazine, rules the country.”

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Source Essay: The Press and Democracy, 1930

Control over mass media equates to control over public opinion and thus national power.

In simple terms: Media control equals political power.

Key Takeaway

Guard media independence.

Themes

media influence political power democracy

Mood

critical serious

Type

political analytical

When to use this quote

  • election campaigns
  • regulatory policy
  • public opinion shaping
  • media ownership

Key Concepts

journalism political science law

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does media concentration affect democracy?
  • What safeguards protect press freedom?
A Different Perspective

May ignore grassroots resistance.

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