FELDSTED: We have lost the diversity of media opinion through consolidation, and the concentration of media reporters, to a few multiple media outlets
Justin Trudeau Says Politicians Should Work On Their Social Media Skills -- He said some leaders are dividing people with technology. Jordan Press ~~ Canadian Press / Huff Post ~~ 11/12/2018 PARIS — Politicians working to harness the power of social media to connect with voters need to figure out how to do so positively in the face of leaders using those platforms to undermine democracy, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says. Without mentioning anyone by name at an event in Paris on Monday morning, Trudeau suggested there are politicians who are trying to use platforms like Twitter to foster polarization and controversy in the electorate. The medium is not without its benefits, Trudeau said, pointing to the ease of putting out a tweet of condolence or support being easier, more direct and resonating more with citizens than issuing a press statement carried by traditional media. That same ease and directness that Trudeau sa...