Truth, Lies, and Election 2016
"Truth, Lies, and Election 2016," held on Feb. 12, 2016, featured in-depth discussion on investigating and understanding political rhetoric as we approach the 2016 elections.
Panelists included some of the region's top experts on journalism and politics, advertising and research. They shared best practices and commentary, and the latest tools and technology in fact-checking and accountability journalism.
The event was sponsored by the School of Communication, Chicago Headline Club, and the American Press Institute.
#truthpol16 recap
Andy Shaw of the @BetterGov addresses the crowd #truthpol16 pic.twitter.com/Z6rV4T1LHM
— Loyola Chicago's SOC (@Loyola_SOC) February 12, 2016
If you're a voter & use Internet, "we know so much about you...and we will do everything we can to find you." @AnnListon #truthpol16
— Jane Elizabeth (@JaneEliz) February 12, 2016
"When television or Facebook are free, YOU become the product" re-political ads -.@AnnListon @Loyola_SOC #truthpol16
— Tahera Rahman (@TaheraRahman) February 12, 2016
Think so far my big question from #truthpol16 - Why are so many Americans so angry? Maybe lot of different answers with candidates to match.
— Nathan Lurz (@LurzBlurbz) February 12, 2016
Think so far my big question from #truthpol16 - Why are so many Americans so angry? Maybe lot of different answers with candidates to match.
— Nathan Lurz (@LurzBlurbz) February 12, 2016
At #truthpol16 @AndyShawBGA says history about an incremental changes in right direction, needs to happen in Illinois. #twill
— Nathan Lurz (@LurzBlurbz) February 12, 2016
At #truthpol16, @AndyShaw on Illinois government: "We are a mess."
— Charlie Meyerson (@Meyerson) February 12, 2016
"[The BGA is] evidence that there's a hunger for investigative reporting + watchdog work." - @AndyShawBGA #truthpol16 @Loyola_SOC
— Mary Byrne (@mbyrne_3) February 12, 2016
@AndyShawBGA "We have a failure of leadership in Illinois. Leaders see politics as a business not a service." #truthpol16 @loyola_soc
— donheider (@donheider) February 12, 2016
"Better government is our right" is the motto of @BetterGov & something we often forget, says @AndyShawBGA #truthpol16 @Loyola_SOC @AmPress
— Jane Elizabeth (@JaneEliz) February 12, 2016
"Taxpayers and citizens need watchdogs."- @AndyShawBGA #truthpol16 @Loyola_SOC
— Mary Byrne (@mbyrne_3) February 12, 2016
@TheAVHernandez you must be careful when using social media as a source for a story & must take steps to check reliability #truthpol16
— donheider (@donheider) February 12, 2016
@TheAVHernandez says speed of reporting is not helping when it comes to finding information and adding context to stories #truthpol16
— donheider (@donheider) February 12, 2016
Tahera Rahman: "Equip yourself with knowledge" on the #Muslim perspective. #truthpol16 @Loyola_SOC
— Mary Byrne (@mbyrne_3) February 12, 2016
Race coverage is "more than who said the n-word today" @natalieymoore #truthpol16 @Loyola_SOC @AmPress pic.twitter.com/RcDmId41Qj
— Jane Elizabeth (@JaneEliz) February 12, 2016
"We've made progress, but we haven't made a real, honest change." - Alden Loury on #race issues in America #truthpol16 @Loyola_SOC
— Mary Byrne (@mbyrne_3) February 12, 2016
