How We can have a Healthy Political Campaign?

For anyone that hasn’t been living under a rock for the past few months, you will know that the Presidential race has taken some pretty weird and cringeworthy turns. From Donald Trump’s sexual assault allegations to Hillary Clinton’s leaked email scandal, this election cycle has been more cringe than race.

Having a Healthy Politics Campaign

This is not uncommon for election cycles, but when we read about how the media has been blamed for sensationalism and lack of hard-hitting journalism, we are left with more questions than answers: How do we have a healthier political campaign? How can the media be better? And most importantly, how can we have a healthy politics campaign that doesn’t leave us feeling so gross afterwards?

Lock Down the Facts with Trustworthy Media Sources

No matter what side of the political spectrum you are on, you need to be sure you’re reading from a source you can trust. This is easier said than done, but there are some things you can keep in mind that will help you know if you can trust the source or if you should head somewhere else.

Does this source have an ethical code of conduct? Many media organizations have an ethical code of conduct that outlines what topics they won’t touch and how they report on them.

If they have something to say about their code of conduct, there’s a good chance they’re reputable.

You can also look for trusted social media pages  to be more knowledgeable about politics.

Hold the Politicians Accountable

This is more of a long-term solution, but it is just as important as all the others. As the majority, we have the right to make every politician accountable for every action and decision they make. We can’t let the media or the candidates control the narrative. We need to keep asking questions, and we need to keep demanding answers.

We need to be the ones to hold them accountable for their promises. No matter the outcome of this election cycle, the most important thing we can do is be informed.