Amy Goodman: Independent Media as Democracy’s Guardrail
TL;DR
On The Intercept Briefing, Amy Goodman discusses the documentary about her life and Democracy Now!, arguing that independent media is essential to democracy and crucial for holding power to account. She condemns the 'access of evil'—trading truth for access—cites how coverage missed voices during wars (Iraq, Iran, Standing Rock, East Timor), and urges reporters to pursue difficult questions and expose connections between war, climate, and corporate power, while underscoring the need for media free from corporate influence and consolidation.
Topics:entertainmentmedia#corporate-influence#independent-media#journalism#media#press-freedom#war-coverage
- Amy Goodman on the Media’s “Access of Evil” The Intercept
- In This Film About Amy Goodman, Independent Journalism Is the Real Star The New York Times
- “Steal This Story, Please!”: Documentary on Amy Goodman & Democracy Now! in Theaters April 10 Democracy Now!
- How 'Democracy Now!' Became the Blueprint for Indie Media WIRED
- ‘Steal This Story, Please!’ highlights crisis facing U.S. journalism San Francisco Chronicle
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