When the history books are written about this era of the American

When the history books are written about this era of the American Experiment. And how the United States followed in the steps of Ancient Rome. The fingers won’t solely be pointed at politicians, corporations, wealth gaps, or the growing list of divisive mindsets.

The biggest reason our society is slipping into a dystopian nightmare, is because of mainstream media’s obsession with clicks and eyeballs.

The search for the almighty advertising dollar by those who are highly influential, and should be impartial, distorts our vision of reality.

These “news organizations” create and amplify narratives to benefit their bottom line. They appease their advertisers with puff pieces or hit pieces depending on the direction of the dollars.

But there are ways for us to challenge this narrative. We have the ability to change the direction of our society before it’s too late. It is possible…

How? Turn off the news we know is biased and divisive, learn to do research while reading headlines, and most importantly, get involved in society. We all can do our part to make the world a better place. And it starts by understanding the motives of others before believing what they say.