America Quote by Scott Pelley
“America is strong because its journalism is strong. That's how democracies work. They're only as good as the quality of the information that the public possesses. And that is where we come in.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on journalism and democracy, 2020
Strong journalism underpins democracy by ensuring the public has accurate information.
In simple terms: Good journalism supports democracy.
Key Takeaway
Support quality journalism.
Themes
democracy
journalism
information
public trust
Mood
concerned
hopeful
Type
political
informative
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- policy making
- public education
Key Concepts
media literacy
civic engagement
accountability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens verify information?
- What role should media play in education?
A Different Perspective
Journalism alone cannot fix systemic misinformation.
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