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 | This month: April 2013 Responsibilities of the state: Rethinking the case and possibilities for public support of journalism There is general consensus that the press is undergoing a fundamental shift in how it functions as a profession, a business, and a social institution due, in part, to the proliferation and practices of online networked media. But there is still little understanding of exactly how this shift can and should relate to journalism’s role as a public–facing profession that produces and vets information using logics other than those offered by markets. This paper suggests how and why the state might support online, networked journalism, arguing that the press is a unique guardian of the public interest. |
 | Also this month! The role of authenticity in electoral social media campaigns Authenticity is a popular buzzword in electoral politics: Electoral candidates and politicians are expected to be authentic in their public interactions. Since 2008, campaigning via social media has become an integral part of elections in the United States, and continues to gain importance. This paper presents research into the role of authenticity in electoral social media campaigns. Interviews were conducted with U.S. Democrats to query their perceptions of candidates’ Facebook pages, and particularly in relation to authenticity. |
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