What does it take to keep the wheels of democracy turning? The experiment rests on the back of an informed populace. So what happens if people stop being informed? Why might that happen? Whose job is it to care and what happens if nobody listens to those who do?
Come be part of the conversation about information and a democracy in the age of old media compression and new media expansion. The Knight Commission on the Information Needs of Communities in a Democracy is holding one of three community meetings here on Saturday. I'd love you all to attend. I think it will be a good look at some issues facing the media today -- and tomorrow, when it belongs to you.
You may cover one or more of these sessions as a beat story, either for this week or next. Write on the top of your story which you want to apply it toward. Next week your trend stories are due so you only need to do one beat story and this could be it.
The agenda includes:
9-10:30 -- Ag and small communities (Gallagher Business School Room 104)
10-12:30 -- Environment and Natural Resources (UC Theater, 3rd Floor)
1:30-3 -- Underserved Communities (UC Theater, 3rd Floor)
3:15-4:45 Political information (UC Theater, 3rd Floor)
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