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No, but not because “they’re all biased” or “they’re all dishonest.” I don’t believe everything said in the news because it’s always a good idea to use critical thinking— in other words, to be willing to evaluate what was said, and possibly do some fact-checking of your own. Reporters are human, and sometimes, even the best reporters might get something wrong. Or, sometimes reporters don’t have all the facts (even if they think they do), and the story is going to change as new information is discovered. Or, sometimes the reporter relied on sources who did not tell them the truth (or did not reveal that they had a partisan agenda).
Having spent a long time in media, I know for a fact that most reporters work hard to keep the public informed and they try very hard to get everything right. But I still check out various reputable sources, just to make sure something wasn’t unintentionally overlooked, or someone with a new and important perspective wasn’t included. Keep in mind that unlike someone’s religion, news is not something to “believe.” Rather, it’s about trust. One should seek out sources that can be trusted and reporters who have a reputation for accuracy. And one should always differentiate commentators (who rely on their own opinions) from news reporters (who rely on whatever the facts are). That way, a consumer of news is less likely to be misled or manipulated.
-Alyannahqtzy
