The huge, billionaire-owned news and media companies are not providing voters with the information needed for a well-functioning democracy. Abandon these biased, corporate news sources for independent, typically viewer / reader supported, non-profit sources, such as those identified here.

Huge news and media companies are dangerous and harmful. They control the information and disinformation we receive. They are not providing voters with the information they need to maintain a well-functioning democracy. Here are steps to rein in and compensate for their dangers and harm.

Consolidation in the news and media industry over the last 40 years includes TV, radio, print, and social media. The profit motive drives the promotion of divisive and culture war messages, while minimizing local reporting. This undermines civic engagement, perverts politics, and harms democracy.

Huge mega-companies are harmful because they have monopolistic powers. Consolidation in the media and news industry under billionaire owners is concerning because they control the information we receive. Biased “news” means voters don’t get the information they need for a well-functioning democracy.