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Amy Goodman Champions Independent Journalism in New Documentary

4/10/2026

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Amy Goodman, journalist for Democracy Now!, is highlighted in Steal This Story, Please!, which argues for independent journalism amid corporate media consolidation.
The film, directed by Tia Lessin and Carl Deal, highlights Goodman's commitment to covering marginalized voices and challenging power structures.
It contends that journalists must ask questions about foreign policy and report its impacts to inform the public, advocating a diverse, independent media landscape essential for democracy.

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Story summary

Amy Goodman, journalist for Democracy Now!, is highlighted in Steal This Story, Please!, which argues for independent journalism amid corporate media consolidation.
The film, directed by Tia Lessin and Carl Deal, highlights Goodman's commitment to covering marginalized voices and challenging power structures.
It contends that journalists must ask questions about foreign policy and report its impacts to inform the public, advocating a diverse, independent media landscape essential for democracy.