Journalism is meant to speak truth to power. Instead, it is increasingly becoming a mouthpiece for the powerful and in some cases... personal PR for genocidal maniacs.
The solution
Disrupt the Murdochracy and support the wealth of independent journalism on offer. A healthy democracy relies on media with integrity, and the last few years have shot some pretty gaping holes in certain previously trusted outlets. Support voices that speak truth to power and prioritise the public good over private profit.
Resources
Zee Feed
Smart, slow commentary on news, social issues and pop culture from a feminist media outlet.
Fearless, punchy and honest journalism critiquing the crisis in Australian media and more from award-winning journalists Osman Faruqi and Scott Mitchell.
An independent publisher covering the rising power of corporations over democracy. Investigations focus on big business, particularly multinational tax-avoiders, financial markets and the banking and energy sectors.
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