Digital citizenship pandemic, political information and action in 2020. I am rebekah tromble, director George Washington universitys institute for data, democracy and politics and and i am pleam welcome you to our conference. Today we had the opportunity to speak to a number of renowned experts, academics, journalists, medical and Public Health professionals as well as grassrootsro activists about how the coronavirus pandemic has reshaped digital communication, campaigning and activism in the lead up to what is the most consequential elections in this nations history. We will discuss thehe challengef Fact Checking political claims in real time, the targeting and effects of this information on communities of color, potential postelection violence being organizedol online and much, muh more. However, before we begin our first panel i would like to invite you to watch a few remarks from George Washington universitys president. Good morning. Im thomas leblanc, president of the George Washi
Later, politifacts editor Angie Drobnic holan discusses her groups report on Campaign Promises made and kept. Washington journal is next. Wishing to vote or change their vote . If not, in this vote, the ayes are 50, the nays are 49. The motion is not agreed to. Host . Vote on the floor of the senate late last night means this morning americans are waking up to their First Federal government shut down since 2013. The january 20, 20 18, shutdown comes on the First Anniversary of the president taking the oath of office. This morning on the washington journal, will talk about what is being impacted, how we got here, and lives ahead. Give us a call with your thoughts on the shutdown and the first year of the trump and ministration. Democrats can call in at 202 7488000. Epublicans, 202 7488001 independents, 202 7488002. A special line for federal workers. Is that number. You can also catch up with us on social media. On twitter, cspanwj. On facebook at facebook. Com cspan. A very good saturd
Would handle the results of the upcoming voting, we pose the question to you this friday morning. Will you accept the results of the november election on the 8th . Here are the numbers to call. Support donald trump 2027488001. Supporter of Hillary Clinton 7488,000. A third party voter, 2027488002. D if you are undecided, call 2027488003. If not by phone weigh in by suppose media. Cspan wj is our transit twithle handle. Post a comment at facebook. Com cspan. This story continues to make front page news just about everywhere were looking this morning. Heres the Washington Post piece by Phillip Rucker and robert kosta. The headline says trumps fusal o honor the outcome as well as g. O. P. Angst. A wave of anguish september the Republican Party with many g. O. P. Leaders alarmed by Donald Trumps refusal to accept the outcome of the election and concluding its too late to salvage his flailing campaign. As the republican nominee reeled from the performance in the debate on tuesday, senator a
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Sunday saying that it is working on new guidelines for Healthcare Workers returning. That decision coming as york nors in illinois,new and new jersey announced that they were instituting a quarantine. This morning r you is mandatory quarantine necessary . Here are the numbers to join the conversation. 2026243881 for republicans. 2026243882 for independents. 2026243880 for democrats. You have heard about new york and new jersey, but also have a s and new jersey different kind in illinois a 21 day observation period. Looking at the headlines, us on quarantine rules. And new , new york, jersey announced that they were implementing new quentin for returning Healthcare Workers, but Administration Officials have made clear to governors that with the concerns unintended consequences of policy is not grounded in science. An Administration Official who be identified describes the new process. This is reaction to heres a look at the out of new jersey. New adline says jersey nurse lashes out at t