Election Day is the day on which we remind ourselves that our purpose is essential to democracy. We can write stories for ourselves, or for readers. We can disparage an unwashed electorate, or inform citizens thoroughly about those who serve the community. We can bemoan mercenary pressures causing decline of the newsroom, or make the case for improving the news report. This is the day the people rewrite democracy's anthem.
Every ballot sounds a note in the melody.
Journalists write the libretto. Make it sing. Tonight A look at election coverage offered online by news organizations. Wednesday C ampaign front pages from across the country and the thinking that went into designing them. A fresh look at how the election coverage could be done online in the future.