Top 5 Sources of News

News found on the internet tend to be exceedingly polarizing, which is why I have accumulated my Top 5 Sources of news that balances both sides of arguments, debates, and overall international news. Some sources are more formal, informal or casual, and more right or left-leaning content to learn what both sides are discussing. 

1. NPR

I use National Public Radio, recommended by one of my professors, as a more nonpartisan source. Although they claim to have a more liberal audience with slightly more progressive views than a true bipartisan media source, they acknowledge themselves to be independent. I also appreciate NPR because they cover a wide range of stories from local to international.

2. TikTok

Although social media has a bad reputation for not providing legitimate, trustworthy information, I use TikTok as a foundation for news, whether they are related to politics, lifestyle, sports, etc. If I come across a person discusses a certain political topic, I do not deem it trustworthy until I fact check it from a confirmed source outside of social media. 

3. My family

In our family group chat, my parents will often share news from articles found online, YouTube, or other media sources. This can be related to pop culture, politics, sports, or anything else that has been discusses in my family. This is often a good conversation starter for when we are together, and because my parents do not exclusively read one singular source, I trust their judgement and opinions enough to have conversations about what is happening in the news.

4. CNN

Although I do not use it often, I like CNN as a factual source, whether it discusses politics, the environment, pop culture, foreign affairs, etc. I think that it holds leaders accountable for actions and speech, and although it is a left-leaning source, I will go to Fox News and view what the opposing view is saying regarding a certain subject.

5. NASA

NASA, or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, is an environmental-focused source that explores issues outside of pop culture or politics. I appreciate NASA because aside from reporting about news, they have the tools and resources to collect their own data and help scientists on expeditions. Because I am passionate about the environment, specifically climate change, I appreciate NASA's endeavors to actually make a difference instead of solely reporting on issues and events. Furthermore, instead of promoting polarity, NASA focuses on curiosity and inspiration, which are both topics shadowed by the bitter world of politics.