Journalism failed the world - it no longer was populated with real skeptics and performed its vital "watchdog" role. However, real journalism is probably the only thing that can save us. The trick is getting real journalism to the masses ... getting AROUND the "gatekeepers of the news." Substack is the most prominent "workaround" that's allowing this to happen.
Journalism failed the world - it no longer was populated with real skeptics and performed its vital "watchdog" role. However, real journalism is probably the only thing that can save us. The trick is getting real journalism to the masses ... getting AROUND the "gatekeepers of the news."
Substack is the most prominent "workaround" that's allowing this to happen.
Glenn Greenwald's podcast on Rumble is another "work-around."
I'm keeping an eye on Rumble--alternative to YouTube--where there's evidently no censorship. Waiting to see if other REAL journalists will gravitate to it.
I'm a big fan of Glenn's. The "workarounds" are out there. You just have to look for them. Of course, the Establishment is trying to shut down all of these skeptical or contrarian voices. We are all labeled as dangerous "extremists" and/or "kooks." "They" are being quite pro-active in silencing dissent, which will increase the odds they can successfully implement the other parts of their nefarious agendas ... But I know you get all of this!
I'd suggest start with LOCAL news, and post stories/video on Twitter/Facebook.
For example, right now, where I live, there's a public works project--the town is digging up sections of a major street. Questions to ask: Why? How long will the street be torn up & traffic detoured? How much will this project cost? Who's paying for it? How do nearby businesses & residents feel about this?
Everyone I know is talking about it--but no one knows the answers to these questions b/c there's no local newspaper or TV station.
LOOK AROUND! Every town has news to report/questions to ask.
Build a portfolio that shows some initiative & curiosity.
I spent 35 years working for small, local newspapers. I never had a problem finding local news to report.
I just had another thought: You need to learn the public records and open meeting laws in your state. There's a LOT of information that is--should be--available to the public. But officials don't always want to provide it. Where I live, the salaries of all public workers are public info. Also the tax records, including the valuations of local real estate. Learn about requirements to post public meetings and when boards/commissions/committees can meet in closed sessions.
Journalism failed the world - it no longer was populated with real skeptics and performed its vital "watchdog" role. However, real journalism is probably the only thing that can save us. The trick is getting real journalism to the masses ... getting AROUND the "gatekeepers of the news."
Substack is the most prominent "workaround" that's allowing this to happen.
Glenn Greenwald's podcast on Rumble is another "work-around."
I'm keeping an eye on Rumble--alternative to YouTube--where there's evidently no censorship. Waiting to see if other REAL journalists will gravitate to it.
I'm a big fan of Glenn's. The "workarounds" are out there. You just have to look for them. Of course, the Establishment is trying to shut down all of these skeptical or contrarian voices. We are all labeled as dangerous "extremists" and/or "kooks." "They" are being quite pro-active in silencing dissent, which will increase the odds they can successfully implement the other parts of their nefarious agendas ... But I know you get all of this!
They are implementing a tik Tok style part of Rumble in April.
Hopefully suck away enough eyeballs from bytedance that will then check out Glenn, Brand, Gabbard, et al and have their minds opened.
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I'd suggest start with LOCAL news, and post stories/video on Twitter/Facebook.
For example, right now, where I live, there's a public works project--the town is digging up sections of a major street. Questions to ask: Why? How long will the street be torn up & traffic detoured? How much will this project cost? Who's paying for it? How do nearby businesses & residents feel about this?
Everyone I know is talking about it--but no one knows the answers to these questions b/c there's no local newspaper or TV station.
LOOK AROUND! Every town has news to report/questions to ask.
Build a portfolio that shows some initiative & curiosity.
I spent 35 years working for small, local newspapers. I never had a problem finding local news to report.
I just had another thought: You need to learn the public records and open meeting laws in your state. There's a LOT of information that is--should be--available to the public. But officials don't always want to provide it. Where I live, the salaries of all public workers are public info. Also the tax records, including the valuations of local real estate. Learn about requirements to post public meetings and when boards/commissions/committees can meet in closed sessions.