Examining How the News Media Distort, Manipulate and Divide

Examining How the News Media Distort, Manipulate and Divide

A practical workshop to examine how the media divides us

By Braver Angels

Date and time

Tuesday, May 20 · 7 - 9pm CDT

Location

Woodbury High School

2665 Woodlane Drive Woodbury, MN 55125

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Note: This *FREE* event is to be attended in person (Promo code: BRAVER). You will not need physical or virtual tickets in order to attend this event.

Last March we held this workshop, but a snowstorm got in our way and many were unable to attend. Therefore, we’re again offering this practical hands-on workshop. A special guest will lead this workshop to practice examining the tactics of modern media (i.e. spin, ad hominem, slant, flawed logic, etc.). by using resources from AllSides.

The purpose of this workshop is to learn - together - how to not be misled, manipulated, or divided by our media.

From the AllSides website: ""Journalism is tied to a set of ethical standards and values, including truth and accuracy, fairness and impartiality, and accountability. However, journalism today [from both Red and Blue sources] often strays from objective fact, resulting in biased news and endless examples of media bias. Media bias isn't necessarily a bad thing. But hidden bias misleads, manipulates and divides us.""

AllSides seeks to strengthen our democratic society with balanced news, media bias ratings, diverse perspectives, and real conversation and offers information and ideas from all sides of the political spectrum so people can better understand the world — and each other.

*Tickets are Free, Donations Help Use promo code BRAVER during registration to get a free ticket. Donations beyond the free ticket support Braver Angels, 501(c)3.

Questions? Contact mvoss@braverangels.org

** This event is open to the media upon approval. Send requests to press@braverangels.org.

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$15 – $30