Discussion Question 1: "Unofficial Actors"
Based on the lecture, address the following:
• Many members of the news media say that they are just a "mirror" of society and that they simply reflect what happens in society. Today's political environment has the media, 'front and center.' Present a position on whether news media, including social media and blogs is a reflection of society or 'shape' society's view e.g. healthcare, immigration, gun control, education, etc.
Discussion Question 2: "Unofficial Actors"
Please respond to the following:
• Using your research on the issue/policy that you presented in Assignment, briefly explain your findings of the following:
o The number of groups you found
o The amount of their power and influence (on official actors
o Your overall impressions of the research (valid, reliable, or biased).