Education

We believe that while the news media may not be perfect, that is no excuse for dismissing it entirely.

Are you getting your news and information from Facebook? Think you can tell fact from fiction? 

Research shows that the older a person is, the more likely they are to share fake news.

Why does it matter if local newsrooms close? watch this 7 minute PBS Video

What would it be like without our local newspaper, The Gabber? Watch this 13 minute PBS video:  How the Loss of local Newspaper fueled political divisions in the U.S

Check out some resources for improving your media literacy skills:

Videos and workshops presented by The League of Women Voters of Washington: League of Women Voters of Washington – Local News and Democracy Education

Free Courses to Improve your Media Literacy Skills: