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The media is absolutely essential to the functioning of a democracy. Its not our job to cozy up to power.
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"The media is absolutely essential to the functioning of a democracy. It's not our job to cozy up to power. We're supposed to be the check and balance on government"

- Amy Goodman

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This quote by Amy Goodman emphasizes the significance of the media in a freedom. The media is accountable for supplying residents with the information they require to make educated choices and hold their federal government liable. It is not the task of the media to be pleasant with those in power, however rather to function as a check and also equilibrium on the federal government. This means that the media should be unbiased as well as crucial of the federal government, and should not be afraid to report on any kind of misbehaviors or oppressions. The media is essential to the functioning of a democracy, as well as it is important that people have access to dependable and also exact information.

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Amy Goodman This quote is written / told by Amy Goodman somewhere between April 13, 1957 and today. She was a famous Journalist from USA. The author also have 4 other quotes.

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