Opinion: Americans must learn proper news education

In a country where news is never more than a swipe away, you’d expect Americans to be better informed than ever. Instead, the rise of algorithm-driven feeds and partisan outlets is steering many of us into narrow echo chambers that reward outrage over accuracy. This commentary from a student journalist at the University of Delaware argues that the health of our democracy depends on reversing that trend. It calls on readers to relearn the basics of news literacy—cross-checking sources, recognizing bias, and seeking fact over affirmation—before convenience and polarization do even deeper damage. Read Ms. Christner’s full opinion at The Review.

Sydney Christner

The Review

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