Accountability Quote by Amy Goodman
“Journalism is the only profession explicitly protected by the U.S. Constitution, because journalists are supposed to be the check and balance on government. We're supposed to be holding those in power accountable. We're not supposed to be their megaphone. That's what the corporate media have become.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public radio address, 2019
Journalists should check power, not amplify it; corporate media have become megaphones.
In simple terms: Press must hold power accountable.
Key Takeaway
Demand independent journalism.
Themes
media
accountability
corporate influence
Mood
urgent
critical
Type
political
activist
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- policy advocacy
- media literacy
Key Concepts
freedom of press
public discourse
Questions to Reflect On
- How can journalists stay independent?
- What role should audiences play?
A Different Perspective
Changing media landscape challenges this ideal.
