Sheril KirshenbaumAug 26, 2023

I understand that newspapers need support through subscriptions, but I often worry about about how this makes reliable information a luxury for those with the means to afford it.

Meanwhile misinformation & disinformation are widely accessible & free. #news #journalism

Show threadTheAnymouseProphetAug 26, 2023

@Sheril
It's a huge problem.

I am often left out of discussions because I can't read the article and if I can't read the article, I can't intelligently discuss it.

I can not drive, so even getting to the public library to read it is a problem.

Show threadEohippaAug 27, 2023
@SocialJusticeHeals @Sheril
As I posted below, just having a library card number can get you access to many newspapers, magazines, and research databases.
Show threadTheAnymouseProphetAug 27, 2023
@Eohippa
With my library, I have to actually go in and connect to their network first. Then I have access without being connected to their network for a few days.
@Sheril
Show threadTheAnymouseProphet
@Eohippa
And that is only over my phone, which is difficult to read. On my PC where I can jack up the font size, I'm SOL.
@Sheril
Aug 27, 2023 at 12:56amFedilab