If you were to ask Thomas Jefferson (227 years ago) about the foundation of America’s “Great Experiment,” he would have told you, “The cornerstone of democracy rests on the foundation of an educated electorate.” That means it’s our civic duty to stay informed and subsequently keep our political leadership honest by wielding our votes wisely.
And if you were to ask Mr. Jefferson (three years earlier) about media’s watchdog role in our democracy, where free speech is held in the highest esteem, he would have replied, “Our liberty cannot be guarded but by the freedom of the press." In other words, news media is the conduit to an informed electorate, serving as grease in the country’s political machinations.
Although such noble service might seem unrecognizable to some following decades of evolution and the continuing spread of the 24/7 news cycle’s tentacles, the underlying need is perhaps more evident than ever, with a contentious presidential campaign underway as the specter of both terrorism and financial collapse hang in the air. So consider this your pre-election duty: Help us choose 2016’s best news websites in order to assist your fellow citizens in making a sound selection come November.
WalletHub’s editors narrowed field from a list of roughly 120 entrants to the following 50 finalists based on content, trustworthiness and overall popularity. But now it’s up to you. Find your favorite news site, submit your vote and share why you’re a fan in the Comments section. Voting will begin at 12 pm ET on Wednesday June 2 and will run through the 15th of June. You may submit one vote per site per day. If you would like to share information about the contest on social media, please follow WalletHub on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ and use: #WalletHubBestBlogs.
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