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News Literacy
Why News Matters
The right to a free press is guaranteed by the First Amendment, but it can be easy to take this freedom for granted. Why News Matters looks at the history of investigative journalism, including the scandals that reporters have uncovered and ways in which the world has changed for the better because of the efforts of these journalists. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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Published December 15, 2017
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June 9, 2019
A nice overall account of the importance of the press as watchdogs for the American public. “There should be relentless exposure of and attack on every evil man, whether politician or business man, every evil practice, whether in politics, business or social life.” Teddy Roosevelt - now there’s a president!
“We don’t go into journalism to be popular. It is our job to seek the truth and put constant pressure on our leaders until we get answers.” Helen Thomas
Journalists such as Upton Sinclair and Nellie Bly helped to change unethical practices by writing about what they saw.
Muckraker - “a journalist who digs deep and uncovers information that people in power might prefer to stay hidden” - a good example of this was Ida Tarbell who exposed corruption in John D. Rockefeller’s business practices.
Woodward and Bernstein, of course.
Murrey Marder researched Joseph McCarthy’s claims and found them to be false.
Seymour Hersh broke the story about the My Lai, Vietnam military cover up.
David Halberstam’s coverage of the Vietnam War changed the opinions of many Americans
How important is freedom of the press?
“The government has launched an unprecedented crackdown on whistleblowers, targeting journalists in order to find their sources... And in the face of growing surveillance apparatus, journalists must go to new lengths to protect sources and, by extension, the public’s right to know.” - The American Civil Liberties Union
“We don’t go into journalism to be popular. It is our job to seek the truth and put constant pressure on our leaders until we get answers.” Helen Thomas
Journalists such as Upton Sinclair and Nellie Bly helped to change unethical practices by writing about what they saw.
Muckraker - “a journalist who digs deep and uncovers information that people in power might prefer to stay hidden” - a good example of this was Ida Tarbell who exposed corruption in John D. Rockefeller’s business practices.
Woodward and Bernstein, of course.
Murrey Marder researched Joseph McCarthy’s claims and found them to be false.
Seymour Hersh broke the story about the My Lai, Vietnam military cover up.
David Halberstam’s coverage of the Vietnam War changed the opinions of many Americans
How important is freedom of the press?
“The government has launched an unprecedented crackdown on whistleblowers, targeting journalists in order to find their sources... And in the face of growing surveillance apparatus, journalists must go to new lengths to protect sources and, by extension, the public’s right to know.” - The American Civil Liberties Union
July 17, 2018
A simple and thoughtful introduction to the topic of news and investigative journalism. Clear in it's presentation and focus.
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