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“In the United States, both the upper levels of the Republican and Democratic Parties are in the pay of the corporate media and communication giants.” quote by Robert Waterman McChesney
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“In the United States, both the upper levels of the Republican and Democratic Parties are in the pay of the corporate media and communication giants.”

Robert Waterman McChesney

About This Quote

Source Book: Media Matters, 2008

Corporate media dominate political parties, compromising democratic discourse.

In simple terms: Media control hurts democracy.

Key Takeaway

Demand independent media.

Themes

media influence politics corporate power

Mood

concerned analytical

Type

political media

When to use this quote

  • elections
  • policy debates
  • journalism
  • public opinion

Key Concepts

democracy information control public sphere

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can citizens support unbiased news?
  • What reforms could reduce corporate media sway?
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