FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
Contact: Maggie Duncan
October 22, 2008 (202)
263-1332
www.lwv.org
mduncan@lwv.org
LEAGUE EXAMINES
MEDIA’S INFLUENCE ON AMERICAN POLITICS,
VOTERS
Event Features Presentations by Celinda Lake
and Lee Rainie
Washington,
DC– On Thursday, October 23, the League of Women Voters will
sponsor a pre-election conversation, “Examining the Influence of
the Media (Traditional and New) on America’s Political Dialogue and Debate.” Speaking
at the event will be two highly respected individuals who will discuss
the impact and role of the media on our nation’s political
dialogue and American voters.
WHO:
Moderator: Mary G. Wilson, President, League of Women Voters of the
United
States
Panelists:
Celinda Lake,
Lake
Research Partners
Lee Rainie, Founding Director, PEW Internet &
American Life Project
WHAT: Panel presentations and audience Q&A on the media’s
influence within America’s political dialogue and debate.
WHERE:
13th Floor,
National Press
Club
529
14th
Street, NW
Washington, DC
20045
WHEN:
4:00-6:00 PM
Thursday,
October 23,
2008
Program begins at 4:00 PM in the First Amendment Lounge
Reception to follow at 5:00
PM in Murrow & White Reception
Rooms
WHY:
An insightful and interesting hour-long conversation
addressing these questions and more: How does the media influence
voters’ understanding of the American political
system? Have there been changes over
time? Are there differences between the
impact of traditional and new media within our
society? How do voters feel about the
role of the media?
***
The League of Women Voters, a
nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active
participation in government, works to increase understanding of major
public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and
advocacy. Membership in the League is open to men and women of all
ages.
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