Summary
Many progressive Americans are turning away from traditional news channels like ABC and CNN because they see bias in the coverage, especially on issues like the war in Gaza. Instead, they are using independent podcasts, social media, and digital news sites to get political news and learn about left-leaning candidates.
Key Facts
- Farah Berent, a Michigan teacher, stopped trusting legacy media over coverage of the Gaza war and moved to Instagram for news.
- Progressive voters increasingly rely on independent media, including podcasts and digital platforms.
- This new media ecosystem helps lesser-known left-wing candidates get attention without mainstream media coverage.
- Ryan Grim, co-founder of Drop Site News, says progressive politicians use these platforms to reach voters.
- Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive Senate candidate in Michigan using independent media to challenge an established moderate opponent.
- In New York City, progressive candidates backed by these media outlets have defeated establishment candidates in primaries.
- This shift mirrors how conservatives created their own alternative news sources years ago.
- The changes reflect a wider digital transformation in how Americans consume news and political information.
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