Rewarding Truth in Political Reporting

Hosts: Peggy Holman, Michelle Ferrier, Amy Lenzo

Hosting Organization/Sponsor: Journalism That Matters

Location: Online

Part of a Series? This online World Café was part of a series of events that Journalism That Matters has been hosting to foster collaboration, innovation, and action so that a diverse news and information ecosystem can thrive.

Who Was The Café For? Students, educators, politicians, journalists, community leaders, new media representatives

Purpose: To Engage participants in cross-sector dialogue on the question

"What will it take to increase the rewards for telling the truth in politics?"

Numbers Attending: 40

Questions: Imagine political reporting at its best. As rare as they have been, what are some of the examples you have seen? What could it look like?

Impact: Six actionable ideas for "Rewarding Truth" concerning political reporting were identified.

Link: Report of the online Café conversation