Wildcard
In an era where almost everyone carries a smartphone , the act of reporting news is no longer limited to professional journalists. From capturing police brutality to live-streaming natural disasters, ordinary individuals now play a significant role in documenting and sharing events as they happen. This shift has given rise to citizen journalism —the practice of non-professionals reporting news through blogs, social media, and video platforms. While this democratization of media has empowered voices previously unheard, it also raises serious questions about credibility, bias, and the blurring of fact and opinion. As we navigate an age of viral videos and hashtag activism, we must examine both the power and the pitfalls of this new era of journalism. (Link in Image) Citizen journalism has profoundly changed the way we experience and respond to news. Smartphones and social media platforms have enabled real-time reporting from nearly any location, often faster than traditional n...
