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Right-Wing Takeover of Media Outlets Is Jeopardizing America: First Amendment Under Attack

This vital pillar of democracy is under siege as right-wing entities systematically consolidate control over major media outlets, threatening the very fabric of our republic.

Libby Winkler
4 min readJan 13, 2025
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Right-Wing Takeover of Media Outlets Is Jeopardizing America: First Amendment Under Attack

The First Amendment is the bedrock of American democracy, enshrining the freedoms of speech, press, religion, assembly, and petition. At its heart lies the freedom of the press — a cornerstone intended to ensure accountability, transparency, and the flow of diverse perspectives. Yet, this vital pillar of democracy is under siege as right-wing entities systematically consolidate control over major media outlets, threatening the very fabric of our republic.

The Growing Right-Wing Monopoly

Over the past few decades, conservative groups and billionaires have aggressively acquired newspapers, television networks, and digital media platforms. Media conglomerates like Sinclair Broadcast Group and Fox News dominate local and national airwaves, pushing narratives aligned…

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Libby Winkler
Libby Winkler

Written by Libby Winkler

Freelance writer who loves exploring the messiness of humanity, while poking around in nooks of life and shining light on all the things that make us complex..

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