Democracy Watch - FGCU Trains Future Journalists to Protect Democracy

The League of Women Voters of Lee County Florida is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

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Do you find yourself questioning what you read about civic issues?  Democracy would be strengthened with better public affairs journalism.

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Join us on Saturday, February 3rd, 2024 to hear the important investment Florida Gulf Coast University is providing to tomorrow's journalists through the student organization, Democracy Watch. This organization provides training in how to be proficient in the field of public affairs journalism. Public affairs journalism is critical as an electorate informed on civic issues is a core ingredient to an effective democracy.In addition to the program providing an overview of best practices in public affairs journalism, Dayna Harpster, Democracy Watch FGCU faculty advisor, and graduates of FGCU will share how Democracy Watch's internship experiences at Florida Gulf Coast University have led to rewarding professional careers in journalism.Resources:<a href="https://www.lwv.org/impact-issues" title="https://www.lwv.org/impact-issues" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">LWVUS Impact on Issues</a> Pages 52-55<a href="https://shorensteincenter.org/research-initiatives/public-interest-journalism/" title="https://shorensteincenter.org/research-initiatives/public-interest-journalism/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Shorenstein Center/Research Center Initiatives/Public Interest Journalism</a>

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