A growing number of researchers assert that both political parties in the U.S.—Democrats and Republicans—are increasingly becoming parties of the superrich and moneyed interests. Are oligarchic forces distorting our democracy? #DemocracySummit2024

We will examine oligarchy and the role that journalists should play in exposing the oligarchic forces at play that threaten our democracy. Register at the link in our bio to join us in-person or via livestream on Oct. 8. #DemocracySummit2024

American billionaires spent $31 million on elections in 2010. By 2020, that spending had increased to $1.2 billion. Since Citizens United we have seen a fundamental sway and shift in the influence of elections that has negatively impacted our democracy. #DemocracySummit2024

Campaign finance has negatively impacted policy and contributed to social inequality. What happens to our democracy if we do not end #CitizensUnited? We will examine this at #DemocracySummit2024. Register at the link in bio and tell a friend!

Pro-Democracy Election Coverage Guidelines Spotlight! Make headlines accurate and informative, not clickbait. Your newsrooms choose specific words and phrases for headlines because they are known to increase engagement. Some outlets employ A/B testing to optimize headlines

Private school vouchers give more power to families that can afford private school to begin with. Education privatization is the result of work by wealthy patrons. Billionaires have started a culture war. #DemocracySummit2024

School choice takes away resources from public schools and compounds inequalities - further eroding our democratic values by harming educational equity. What happens to the American institution known as public education if it continues to be privatized? #DemocracySummit2024

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What role do you think journalists should play in exposing the shifts in the changing of the landscape of our democracy? #DemocracySummit2024

Always working to push the profession toward pro-democracy journalism, the #DemocracySummit also brings together journalists from major media outlets. If you have yet to the attend the Summit join us on Oct. 8th. Register at cfjd.howard.edu

It’s the “Do Journalism”!

Democracy Summit registration requests are starting to roll out today! Check your email (spam too) for further registration instructions. And if you haven’t registered yet you can at cfjd.howard.edu/democracysummit

Coming to #DemocracySummit2024? We’ve got a few suggestions on where to stay. If you applied to register check your email (& spam). Join us this year as we address oligarchy, the SCOTUS and big tech. Learn how to cover these issues in your newsrooms and on your beat.

Shout out to the ABC News moderators for fact-checking in real time. This is how you do it.

Last night we saw a political candidate cite foreign support as that of Hungary’s autocratic Prime Minister Viktor Orban. We must meet the moment. Democracy must be protected. We will talk about this and much more at #DemocracySummit2024. Register at cfjd.howard.edu/democracysummit

On the eve of the presidential election, the responsibility of journalists to protect democracy is more critical than ever. Register at cfjd.howard.edu/democracysummit to join us for #DemocracySummit2024. We still have a few travel support slots available for those who qualify!

If you’re a journalist at a Black-owned, ethnic-owned or rural/small market outlet you qualify to come to #DemocracySummit2024 for free. We have a few travel scholarships left to join us on Oct. 8th. Register TODAY at cfjd.howard.edu/democracysummit

We thought we’d give you a sneak peek at who some of the #DemocracySummit2024 speakers are as we head into the weekend. Register to attend live or virtual at cfjd.howard.edu/democracysummit. If you’ve already registered check your email (spam) for more details.

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If you’re a journalist, journalism professor or journalism student this is why you need to be in the room for #DemocracySummit2024. Register at the link in our bio TODAY!