Center For Journalism Media and Democracy (CJMD)
@uwcjmd.bsky.social
The University of Washington's (UW) hub for research, teaching and public discussion about the forces shaping information practices, media cultures and core democratic values.
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Behind every healthy democracy is a free press and informed public. 💡
At the CJMD, we’re working to understand how journalism and media uphold (or undermine) that foundation.
Learn more about us and how to get involved. Link: cjmd.com.uw.edu
At the CJMD, we’re working to understand how journalism and media uphold (or undermine) that foundation.
Learn more about us and how to get involved. Link: cjmd.com.uw.edu
A fresh look at journalism’s changing role, why trust has fractured, and how strong reporting continues to hold democracy together. 🗞️✨
If you care about the future of truth, this one’s for you.
Read the full article — cjmd.com.uw.edu/why-journali...
If you care about the future of truth, this one’s for you.
Read the full article — cjmd.com.uw.edu/why-journali...
Why Journalism Matters to Democracy - CJMD
Certain news outlets make their missions clear right from the […]
cjmd.com.uw.edu
November 15, 2025 at 8:09 PM
A fresh look at journalism’s changing role, why trust has fractured, and how strong reporting continues to hold democracy together. 🗞️✨
If you care about the future of truth, this one’s for you.
Read the full article — cjmd.com.uw.edu/why-journali...
If you care about the future of truth, this one’s for you.
Read the full article — cjmd.com.uw.edu/why-journali...
Behind every healthy democracy is a free press and informed public. 💡
At the CJMD, we’re working to understand how journalism and media uphold (or undermine) that foundation.
Learn more about us and how to get involved. Link: cjmd.com.uw.edu
At the CJMD, we’re working to understand how journalism and media uphold (or undermine) that foundation.
Learn more about us and how to get involved. Link: cjmd.com.uw.edu
November 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Behind every healthy democracy is a free press and informed public. 💡
At the CJMD, we’re working to understand how journalism and media uphold (or undermine) that foundation.
Learn more about us and how to get involved. Link: cjmd.com.uw.edu
At the CJMD, we’re working to understand how journalism and media uphold (or undermine) that foundation.
Learn more about us and how to get involved. Link: cjmd.com.uw.edu
Student journalism is no longer just training; it’s the front line of free expression.
At UW's CJMD, student reporters, lawyers, and faculty unpacked the chilling effects, legal dilemmas, and institutional pressures shaping campus newsrooms today.
Read:
cjmd.com.uw.edu/uw-panel-exp...
At UW's CJMD, student reporters, lawyers, and faculty unpacked the chilling effects, legal dilemmas, and institutional pressures shaping campus newsrooms today.
Read:
cjmd.com.uw.edu/uw-panel-exp...
UW Panel Explores Student Press Rights and Free Expression - CJMD
Student journalists reveal chilling effects, legal dilemmas, and financial pressures while reporting on campus conflicts.
cjmd.com.uw.edu
October 24, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Student journalism is no longer just training; it’s the front line of free expression.
At UW's CJMD, student reporters, lawyers, and faculty unpacked the chilling effects, legal dilemmas, and institutional pressures shaping campus newsrooms today.
Read:
cjmd.com.uw.edu/uw-panel-exp...
At UW's CJMD, student reporters, lawyers, and faculty unpacked the chilling effects, legal dilemmas, and institutional pressures shaping campus newsrooms today.
Read:
cjmd.com.uw.edu/uw-panel-exp...
You're invited: Explore social media and political communication at the Korea University & University of Washington CJMD Research Symposium! Small, interactive, and collaborative. 💡
Featuring scholars Sangwon Lee and Russell Hansen 🧠
Register today: www.eventbrite.com/e/1853399992...
Featuring scholars Sangwon Lee and Russell Hansen 🧠
Register today: www.eventbrite.com/e/1853399992...
Korea University & UW CJMD Research Symposium
Join us for a virtual research symposium bringing together Korea University and UW CJMD scholars!
www.eventbrite.com
October 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
You're invited: Explore social media and political communication at the Korea University & University of Washington CJMD Research Symposium! Small, interactive, and collaborative. 💡
Featuring scholars Sangwon Lee and Russell Hansen 🧠
Register today: www.eventbrite.com/e/1853399992...
Featuring scholars Sangwon Lee and Russell Hansen 🧠
Register today: www.eventbrite.com/e/1853399992...
RSVP for our upcoming event!
Public Media Under Pressure: Why It Matters and What Can Be Done
Speakers:
• Rob Dunlop (Cascade PBS)
• David Fischer (KNKX)
• Tina Pamintuan (KUOW)
• Matthew Powers (UW/CJMD)
Tues, June 3 | 5–6:30 PM
Mary Gates Hall 389
RSVP at the link below.
Public Media Under Pressure: Why It Matters and What Can Be Done
Speakers:
• Rob Dunlop (Cascade PBS)
• David Fischer (KNKX)
• Tina Pamintuan (KUOW)
• Matthew Powers (UW/CJMD)
Tues, June 3 | 5–6:30 PM
Mary Gates Hall 389
RSVP at the link below.
Public Media Under Pressure: Why It Matters & What Can Be Done
A conversation with local public media leaders on current challenges and pathways forward for sustaining service journalism.
www.eventbrite.com
May 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
RSVP for our upcoming event!
Public Media Under Pressure: Why It Matters and What Can Be Done
Speakers:
• Rob Dunlop (Cascade PBS)
• David Fischer (KNKX)
• Tina Pamintuan (KUOW)
• Matthew Powers (UW/CJMD)
Tues, June 3 | 5–6:30 PM
Mary Gates Hall 389
RSVP at the link below.
Public Media Under Pressure: Why It Matters and What Can Be Done
Speakers:
• Rob Dunlop (Cascade PBS)
• David Fischer (KNKX)
• Tina Pamintuan (KUOW)
• Matthew Powers (UW/CJMD)
Tues, June 3 | 5–6:30 PM
Mary Gates Hall 389
RSVP at the link below.
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📢 New from CJMD co-director Matt Powers: In The Conversation @us.theconversation.com, he breaks down the growing role of public and nonprofit media in local journalism, and what’s at risk as defunding efforts target NPR and PBS.
Trump targets NPR and PBS as public and nonprofit media account for a growing share of local news coverage
Public media can’t replace everything that’s been lost during journalism’s economic crisis. But it has plugged some major holes, particularly at the local level.
theconversation.com
May 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
📢 New from CJMD co-director Matt Powers: In The Conversation @us.theconversation.com, he breaks down the growing role of public and nonprofit media in local journalism, and what’s at risk as defunding efforts target NPR and PBS.
📢 New from CJMD co-director Matt Powers: In The Conversation @us.theconversation.com, he breaks down the growing role of public and nonprofit media in local journalism, and what’s at risk as defunding efforts target NPR and PBS.
Trump targets NPR and PBS as public and nonprofit media account for a growing share of local news coverage
Public media can’t replace everything that’s been lost during journalism’s economic crisis. But it has plugged some major holes, particularly at the local level.
theconversation.com
May 6, 2025 at 6:33 PM
📢 New from CJMD co-director Matt Powers: In The Conversation @us.theconversation.com, he breaks down the growing role of public and nonprofit media in local journalism, and what’s at risk as defunding efforts target NPR and PBS.
Our report on Statehouse Journalism in Transition is out! Thanks to our great research team including @meagandoll.bsky.social, Matt Powers, Patricia Moy and Russell Hansen, who have been tracking changes in state-government reporting, using Washington State as a case study.
cjmd.com.uw.edu
January 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Our report on Statehouse Journalism in Transition is out! Thanks to our great research team including @meagandoll.bsky.social, Matt Powers, Patricia Moy and Russell Hansen, who have been tracking changes in state-government reporting, using Washington State as a case study.