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Lunch & Learn: The Impact of News Media on Civic Engagement
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About this event
Lunch reservations are now closed.
All are welcome to register to attend the program only,
beginning at noon, either in person at The Waterfront or via Zoom.
Reservations for the program only can be made up to the day of the event.
Those registering to attend virtually will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.
If you have any difficulty with registration, please contact us at lwvlawi@gmail.com.
Program Information:
Local news reporting plays a critical role in the health of our communities—and our democracy. What is the impact -- here and nationwide -- of declining news coverage on civil discourse and emerging hyper-partisanship in local non-partisan government? Rusty Cunningham will discuss changes in local news coverage and the impact on civic engagement, government accountability, erosion of community connections and increased political polarization. He will discuss strategies for the LWV to create and promote civil discourse and citizen engagement in local government.
Speaker: Rusty Cunningham
Rusty Cunningham is an award-winning journalist with a 41-year career with Lee Enterprises newspapers. Rusty served as editor and publisher of the La Crosse Tribune and River Valley Media Group for nearly 25 years. He was inducted into the Wisconsin Newspaper Hall of Fame in 2024.
LWV Position
Local News and Democracy Advocacy
The LWVUS adopted a position in support of local news in 2024, agreeing that the decline of local news affects democracy.
“The League of Women Voters of the United States believes it is the responsibility of the government to provide support for conditions under which credible local journalism can survive and thrive.” The LWVUS defines local news as accurate, in-depth coverage of government entities, including but not limited to, city councils, county councils, county boards of commissioners, health departments, schools, and school boards.
The LWV Washington developed a study on the decline of local media that led to the LWVUS position.
Additional Resources:
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