Reviving Democracy through New and Traditional Media

摘要

Even though the 2008 presidential election mobilized the highest turnout in 40 years, with traditionally excluded and apathetic citizens, such as youth, voting in record numbers (Thee-Brenan 2008), U.S. citizens have long been discontented with their political leaders, estranged from civic institutions, and distrustful of the news media (Weeks 2000). Americans continue to be disconnected from their government and do not believe that government represents their best interests.