Question

Which of these details from the speech best supports the idea that the spread of information around the world has a positive impact on people's lives?

Answer choices for the above question

People listening to the speech can transmit it to others around the world.

An Egyptian activist who had been detained was recently let out of prison.

People who want to help after a disaster abroad are able to communicate with the victims.

President Obama holds town hall meetings throughout the world to answer people's questions.

Answer 1

Answer:

Media freedom has been deteriorating around the world over the past decade.

In some of the most influential democracies in the world, populist leaders have overseen concerted attempts to throttle the independence of the media sector.

While the threats to global media freedom are real and concerning in their own right, their impact on the state of democracy is what makes them truly dangerous.

Experience has shown, however, that press freedom can rebound from even lengthy stints of repression when given the opportunity. The basic desire for democratic liberties, including access to honest and fact-based journalism, can never be extinguished.