Admittedly, I find myself reading the news through Facebook a lot more than I should. With all of the #fakenews abound, I've really got to be careful about getting it from Facebook. However, getting news from FB isn't all bad, and can be a great way to dip your toes in the massive ocean of national and international news.
As a government teacher, I have to be well-read on all current events, and be knowledgeable about ALL perspectives of news outlets. Here are some *legit* ways I get my news:
1. I get The Skimm. This is my go-to every morning when I get up. The Skimm sends you an email every morning with updates on the news, including jokes, quotes, and hashtags. It's the best way to introduce yourself to reading the news, because it's short, explains everything, and uses verbiage that pretty much every person will easily understand.
2. I read The Hill. This is my favorite site for up-to-the-minute news without much bias. I really appreciate that the Hill's perspective and tone is mostly "center" biased, with readers who are both liberal and conservative. If you want the facts, this is the place to go.
3. I follow news outlets with multiple perspectives. Though it would be comfortable to stay within my own ideological box when it comes to reading news, it's BETTER to also read articles written by sites that represent views that are different from mine. Many Americans are disappointed in how polarized our government has become, but part of that is due to the polarization of the American people. This is because we surround ourselves with views just like our own. We read news that shares our views, we discuss with people who share our views, and we get into pointless shouting matches with people who don't share our views. In order to move our politics back toward the center we have to begin immersing ourselves in perspectives that are outside of our comfort zones. It will make us all more empathetic citizens. #Illgetoffmysoapboxnow
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