Where do I get my news from?


 

Since the turn of the century, the World Wide Web has become more accessible day by day. From phones to tablets, now even our watches, we get notifications about what's happening in our world instantly. This has created an influx in news outlets. Although it can be damaging it also is fantastic for consumers as they can now pick and choose where and who they get their news from.


  1. Twitter- Although this is (maybe) the most controversial form for collecting news, I believe it is also one of the most beneficial. Twitter is great for breaking news and active discussions on political points or interests. Anyone and everyone can become a commenter on a topic and get their point across (sometimes to no one). Twitter also allows you to follow who you want and filter what you want to see. This can create the problem of people only get information from a left-sided journalist or a far-right extremist. 

  2. Fox News- The good ‘ol fashion conservative Fox News. Although I don’t identify with a political party much of my family is conservative. They are always watching Fox News so I will typically get an update on what the president ate for lunch or what foot he put forward when he got out of his desk. In all seriousness its important to hear from both sides of the spectrum. Fox News will typically steer very far right compared to other news outlets. 

  3. CNN- If you read Fox News you have to read CNN. It’s going to be nearly the complete opposite when it comes to opinion articles. It’s important for everyone to read from both sides of the spectrum. Understand what one side says and why they say it. 

  4. WSJ- During quarantine I’ve spent a lot of time on the stock market and studying how the market reacts to election times and political action. The Wall Street Journal is great for exactly what’s in the name. News on Wall Street. Markets move because of news, most of the time this news isn’t entirely apparent but reading up on the WSJ daily can allow you to see trends and why the market is doing what it’s doing. 

  5. The Athletic- I don’t go a day without watching sports. -- unless it’s stopped for 3 months… -- ESPN and Twitter are great for breaking news but when it comes to true reporting and opinion articles the Athletic is great for those columns. The downside of the Athletic is that it does come with a paywall. Although I don’t like companies that do this -- also the WSJ -- I am willing to support them due to the outstanding reporting and opinion articles that you don't get elsewhere. 


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