I am a queer person, unfortunately it's no longer safe for me to not read the news. With States and countries actively going after the rights of LGBTQ folks, I need to understand where it's safe.
Additionally, I read a lot of news because it helps me articulate the need for more labor power and collective action. Understanding how Musk is overworking folks helps because it's a clear example of where unions would help, for instance.
Local news keeps me up to date on what my city is doing.
Every news outlet has a bias, no exceptions, and I mostly read things that loosely align with my own opinions, which helps with the frustrations of seeing so much garbage out there. (It's just not worth my time or anger to watch something like fox news or CNN.)
Additionally, I read a lot of news because it helps me articulate the need for more labor power and collective action. Understanding how Musk is overworking folks helps because it's a clear example of where unions would help, for instance.
Local news keeps me up to date on what my city is doing.
Every news outlet has a bias, no exceptions, and I mostly read things that loosely align with my own opinions, which helps with the frustrations of seeing so much garbage out there. (It's just not worth my time or anger to watch something like fox news or CNN.)