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Disconnection

Navigating the Public Commons: A Student Perspective on Democracy and Public Space

March 1, 2025 by Alejandro Jose Ramos

Abstract In contemporary United States democracy, the public sphere seems to be increasingly fragmented, with citizens more engaged with their digital devices than with each other. As a college student, I have observed that we are often more preoccupied with the latest social media trends and virtual interactions than the pressing issues in our immediate communities. This … [Read more...] about Navigating the Public Commons: A Student Perspective on Democracy and Public Space

The Journal of Media Literacy Public Commons
Higher Education Civil Discourse Democracy Disconnection

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