One of the hallmarks of democratic society is a healthy, free-flowing media ecosystem.In times past, that media ecosystem would include various mass media outlets, from newspapers to cable TV networks. Today, the internet and social media platforms have greatly expanded the scope and reach of communication within society.Of course, journalism plays a key role within that ecosystem. High quality journalism and the unprecedented transparency of social media keeps power structures in check—and sometimes, these forces can drive genuine societal change. Reporters bring us news from the front lines of conflict, and uncover hard truths through investigative journalism.That said, these positive impacts are sometimes overshadowed by harmful practices and negative externalities occurring in the media ecosystem.
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