To be media literate is to know your place within the vast landscape of the media that surrounds us everywhere we go. This includes news, entertainment, social media, literature and advertisements. An empowered democracy is composed of media-literate citizens equipped with the skills to examine content critically, evaluate sources, leverage new technology, and protect their privacy. Media Smart Citizens is a MIL advocate offering resources to guide individuals towards best practices for examining different forms of media and becoming more responsible citizens, audience members and powerful content creators.