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Attacks on public media are an attack on democracy

In a number of countries, governments are undermining the independence and values of public media organizations and pressing them to function increasingly as state broadcasters.

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BY CATHERINE TAIT
September 2, 2020

Opinion | BY CATHERINE TAIT | September 2, 2020

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Attacks on public media are an attack on democracy

In a number of countries, governments are undermining the independence and values of public media organizations and pressing them to function increasingly as state broadcasters.

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