Introducing the Center for Journalism, Media and Democracy

Dear friends of UW COM, We wanted you to be the first to know some exciting news: next week, we will launch the new Center for Journalism, Media and Democracy. This relaunch happens at an unprecedented moment in history when the importance of journalism and media for democracy have never seemed more apparent—and that relationship … Read More

Public Opinion and Polls in the 2020 Presidential Election

The event was organized by the University of Washington’s Center for Journalism, Media and Democracy. Patricia Moy (UW) will moderate. About this Event While polls and public opinion research are essential components of a healthy democracy, they also have come under attack in recent years, particularly for “miscalling” various elections. In October 2020, the CJMD … Read More

CJMD Presents a Conversation with Jorge Ramos

Journalism + the U.S. Presidential Election Monday, October 26, 2020 The 2020 U.S. Presidential election is fast approaching. The work of independent journalists in helping audiences understand the stakes of the moment has rarely been more important. To help make sense of this crucial moment, we hosted a virtual conversation with Jorge Ramos. The renowned … Read More