The default frame of immigration discussions is often a partisan one, with people deciding how they feel based on party identity, language shortcuts, or a scorecard of winners and losers. The same is true for a lot of news coverage. Yet so much of what’s at stake actually relates to core democratic principles — to the basic social contract people in the United States have with their government. Due process. Checks and balances. Equal treatment under the law. What could it look like for journalists to make those core principles more visible in news coverage? And would it help people to connect to public debates in more useful ways?
In this workshop, we’ll first hear from a researcher who studies Latino politics and how identity informs political attitudes. Then we’ll talk in breakout groups about how journalism could evolve, and leave with concrete ideas and recommendations.
Host: Trusting News Executive Director Joy Mayer and
Expert guest: Dr. Stella Rouse, director of the Hispanic Research Center and professor in the School of Politics and Global Studies at Arizona State University
Note: This workshop will be hosted as a Zoom meeting, meaning participants will be visible on the call.