Description: In the wake of the violent political attack on the U.
Menu Menu Close Menu Recommendations Resources Expert list Acknowledgements Recommendations to Journalists Covering the Pre- and Post-inauguration Period In the wake of the violent political attack on the U.S. Capitol, there is a new urgency in calling out the anti-democratic words and actions of the president and many members of his party. We have been heartened by much of the journalistic coverage of the election and post-election period, in addition to the extraordinary events of the past two weeks, whic
To begin, it is clear that President Trump lost both the popular vote and the Electoral College. Biden’s election has been affirmed by Congress. Despite this, the president and some of his allies are still refusing to accept the outcome. Moreover, there are disturbing reports of the possibility for armed protest and insurrection in Washington, D.C. and state capitals across the nation leading up to Inauguration Day.
We, once again, find ourselves in an unprecedented situation: the results of the election are clear, but the losing candidate and many members of his party have continued to contest the results and urge their supporters to take anti-democratic action. As before, national and local professional news organizations bear a responsibility to protect democracy and help the public navigate a confusing barrage of false claims about the election.