I take pride in knowing we have a source of information from which I can gather claimed facts and make my own decisions. Some will say, no need to read any newspapers (except a few) because they are telling lies. But how can anyone know if the claim is true unless one reads the story first?
The continued attempt to dismiss journalism outright has done those who would silence the press a favor. Without firing a shot, they have convinced enough people to simply not use their right to a free press as guaranteed under the First Amendment. For the most part, these are the same people who claim to to Constitutionalists. Yet they pick and choose to read only the news that they know in advance will confirm their beliefs.
Press that only tells the story people want to hear is not free. It's paid by the clicks of those who seek to confirm their assumptions. Like a poll, the clicks of agreement tell the editors, "give me more lies I can believe in."