Able Quote by John Pilger
“Since September 11, the Mirror has reached back to its roots, and decided, it seems, to be something of its old self again. I received a call asking if I would write for it again, which I've done. It's a pleasure to be able to do that. It's become an important antidote to a media that is, most of it, supportive of the establishment, some of it quite rabidly rightwing. The Mirror is breaking ranks, and that's good news.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Mirror (UK newspaper), 2001 interview
Pilger describes returning to a publication that now opposes mainstream, right‑wing media, seeing it as a needed counter‑voice.
In simple terms: Returning to a critical, independent media outlet.
Key Takeaway
Support independent journalism.
Themes
media criticism
independence
politics
journalism
counterculture
Mood
defiant
hopeful
Type
political
reflective
When to use this quote
- writing for a newspaper
- public discourse
- holding power to account
- media reform
- activism
Key Concepts
bias
establishment
rightwing
media influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can independent media sustain itself?
- What role does dissent play in democracy?
A Different Perspective
May still face financial pressures and limited reach.
