Graduation Year
2020
Date of Submission
12-2019
Document Type
Campus Only Senior Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Government
Reader 1
John Pitney
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Abstract
Freedom of the press has always been a vital part of American democracy. Without the press, the very idea of self-governance and deliberation would be at stake, for it is these two qualities of the press that bring life to democracy. However, as of 2019, the protection of the press is not viewed as an essential feature of democracy. This change began after the 2016 presidential election of Donald Trump, where the country saw an increase in non-traditional politics. This thesis focuses on how President Donald Trump has successfully made the press seem like the "enemy of the people," and looks at the steps required to save the press and democracy itself.
Recommended Citation
Carrizal, Bianca, "Protect Our Press: How the Future of Journalism and Democracy are at Risk" (2020). CMC Senior Theses. 2307.
https://scholarship.claremont.edu/cmc_theses/2307
This thesis is restricted to the Claremont Colleges current faculty, students, and staff.
