The mainstream media in 2026 are dying, but citizen journalism is replacing them.
The New York Times might layoff or fire half of its writers.
CNN is mostly useless.
The main media outlets are based in Washington, D.C., or New York, leaving the rest of the nation under covered.
Trust in media has fallen to about 28 percent, according to a Gallup poll.
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The few remaining local news reporters are bombarded with hundreds of requests they probably don’t have time to look into.
As legacy media has died, good writers have split to Substack, independent journalism, and have even become social media influencers.
If Nick Shirley, a 23-year-old, can expose millions of dollars in fraud in Minnesota, then you can uncover local secrets as well in your town and state.
All you need is a camera, a basic knowledge of records requests, and curiosity. If you’re fed up with cable news and terrible media sites, then create the journalism that you’d want to read.
If you can’t pitch to a local newspaper, then post on Facebook or social media groups or bring your findings to the city council meeting.
