Even before the storming of the US Capitol, mistrust in institutions like the press and the federal government was challenging the civic fabric of America. In Ethan Zuckerman's new book, "Mistrust", he explores the deep roots of this mistrustful moment and examines ways individuals can make social change whether or not they have faith in institutions. In conversation with legal scholar and human rights expert Martha Minow, the discussion considers how movements like Black Lives Matter and Me Too are forcing changes in institutions that may lead to rebuilding trust.
Recommended Resources:
- Zuckerman - New Media, New Civics - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/1944-2866.POI360
- Yglesias - How Do We Regain Trust in Institutions - https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/28/books/review/ethan-zuckerman-mistrust.html
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