Arizona Republican Senator Jeff Flake, who is retiring at the end of his current term, took to the Senate floor to condemn President Trump's attacks on the media. He emphasized the importance of the truth and the dangers of assaults on the press.
This lesson explores the trends and current issues that are impacting journalism and the freedom of the press.
This deliberation will analyze the effect of fake news on traditional media outlets, the reasons and incentives for purveyors of “fake news,” and provide students with resources to strengthen their media literacy skills.