“Without the institutions of democracy, journalists are reduced to propagandists or entertainers.” From https://medium.com/p/e34649174166 via @readwise #journalism #democracy
Asking the right questions for a better-informed public
Asking the right questions for a better-informed public by Allan LEONARD 28 January 2020 Representing FactCheckNI and as part of a four-person panel, I was invited to give evidence to the UK House of Lords Select Committee on Democracy and Digital Technologies. Fellow witnesses were Ed Humpherson (Director General for Regulation, Office for Statistics Regulation... Continue Reading →
That's a wrap! Proud of team effort presenting our perspectives and experiences for improving information for our #democracy @FullFact @firstdraftnews @StatsRegulation @puzzlesthewill @Jennisarge
Off to work today @FactCheckNI @UKHouseofLords #factchecking #democracy
Stephen Nolan: Enhancing democratic debate in the era of fake news?
Stephen Nolan: Enhancing democratic debate in the era of fake news? by Allan LEONARD 26 February 2019 As part of their engagement programme, Queen’s University Belfast hosted a lecture by radio and television personality, Stephen Nolan, who was introduced by Ryan Feeney. Much of Nolan’s lecture was an autobiography of how he has developed his... Continue Reading →
Look it's the two Alan/Allans making sure @StephenNolan stays on topic #factchecking #democracy #socialmedia @alaninbelfast @FactCheckNI https://x.com/deirdreheenan/status/1100457984294117378
"The country’s system of consociational #democracy which was supposed to maintain balance among its various religious communities, has over the years turned it into a quasi-oligarchy." Lessons from #Lebanon https://nyti.ms/2FOj1Qq
Is fake news a problem? World Forum for Democracy 2017
Is fake news a problem? World Forum for Democracy 2017 by Allan LEONARD 9 November 2017 For the second year, thanks to Building Change Trust, which provides financial support to FactCheckNI, I was able to attend the annual World Forum for Democracy event in Strasbourg, France. This year’s title was “Is populism a problem?” and... Continue Reading →
Moving forward with #democracy #CoE_WFD @WFDemocracy
Three lads doing their bit for #democracy @WFDemocracy #CoE_WFD
#CoE_WFD My Q: would non-profit media organisation and/or #peace #journalism model improve #democracy? @WFDemocracy
OPINION: Promote critical thinking skills for better #democracy @WFDemocracy Strasbourg 2016 #education #populism http://ow.ly/nnFF3067NNg