“Freedom of the press is only guaranteed only to those who own it.” This adage from A. J. Liebling, a fellow journalist poignantly illustrates the struggles that are currently plaguing the journalism industry. Journalism was meant to check elite power and prevent tyranny. However, the decimation of independent journalism–driven by corporate and political interference–undermines this fundamental purpose. Once investigative, journalism has devolved into a frenetic … Continue reading The Monopolization of Journalism