Mainstream Media’s Meltdown: The Free Press They Don’t Want You to Have

The mainstream media’s cries about the demise of a “free press” mask a deeper irony: their resistance to digital platforms that empower public access to information. The internet, far from threatening press freedom, has democratized it, breaking the stranglehold of traditional gatekeepers. Yet, as legacy media outlets cling to their fading influence, their opposition to the legitimacy of digital platforms feels more like self-preservation than advocacy for free speech. While their relevance wanes daily, perhaps it’s time to move on—after all, the digital age isn’t going anywhere.