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Two poll workers sitting at a table shine a flashlight on a ballot
“We’ve learned, especially in the last few cycles, that it’s not necessarily possible or a good idea to let [the electoral] process play out in silence.”
“The problem with voting stories is that the people who make themselves most available don’t know what the hell they’re talking about.”
We found that Americans who see news coverage that shows generic “line” images at polling places are less likely to say they will vote in future elections.
News organizations can help prepare voters as they head to the polls.
“Our goal is to reenergize demoralized readers and listeners who’ve given up on civic involvement amid all the vein-popping vitriol.”
Journalist’s Resource sifts through the academic journals so you don’t have to. Here are 10 of the studies about social and digital media they found most interesting in 2012.