Media Reform

Midwest Democracy Network: Media Reform

Television broadcasters have a responsibility to promote democratic participation through ongoing, high-quality coverage of government, public affairs, elections, candidates and issues. Recent studies show, however, that broadcasters are not honoring the public interest obligations they accept in exchange for free use of the airwaves.

Network News in Media Reform

July 02 2010 at 04:02 PM

“1 for All” campaign strives to increase First Amendement education

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The Newseum and First Amendment Center launched the “

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April 06 2010 at 03:32 PM

Secretary of State creates easier-to-navigate campaign finance site

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Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner’s office unveiled what she called an improved campaign-finance Web site that she says will be easier for people to navigate and find data. according to The Plain Dealer.Office spokesman…

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Featured Reports in Media Reform

April 22 2010 at 02:59 PM

3 MDN states top government spending transparency report

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Minnesota, Illinois and Ohio are among seven states leading the country in online access to government spending data.A new U.S. PRIG report, “

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February 17 2009 at 02:01 PM

Tribune Columnist Eric Zorn suggests removal of derisive political reform slang

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CHICAGO—A Chicago Tribune columnist is even discouraging use of the sometimes-patronizing term “goo-goo” to describe “those who expect and demand better of our elected officials.”

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