Democracies Quote by Scott Pelley
“Democracies succeed or fail based on their journalism.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 2020 on journalism and democracy
The health of democracy hinges on the quality of its journalism.
In simple terms: Democracy depends on good journalism.
Key Takeaway
Support independent media.
Themes
democracy
journalism
accountability
Mood
concerned
inquisitive
Type
analytical
political
When to use this quote
- elections
- public policy
- media literacy
Key Concepts
media studies
political science
Questions to Reflect On
- How can citizens improve media standards?
- What responsibilities do journalists have?
A Different Perspective
Journalism alone cannot fix systemic issues.
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