More and more it has come to my attention that independent media such as newspapers and television is dying. At this present time I work for one of the few remaining independent newspapers in America that has not been bought by one of the corporate chains. This greatly saddens me.

Years ago, journalist were people who worked outside the fringes of society who chronicled stories and events and published them. They were not afraid to speak the truth, regardless who's toes were being stepped on. Now everything's changed. More and more the media is being bought out by corporations who spin stories to suit their agendas, and journalist work with their hands tied. We failed to see the warning signs until it was too late. We looked for censorship to be launched by our government, but instead it came from the corporate business sector who later bought out our government and turned our leaders into puppets.

For anyone who graduates from a school of journalism or any school for media you have two choices if you want to work for the news industry. Choice #1 is to apply and work for a corporate owned business or #2 start your own underground newspaper/website/media service etc. In the 1960s and up to the mid 70s, underground newspapers and magazines called "Zines" were popular, especially in the big cities. Which now leads to my question, what is the future for news media?

I feel that the corporate giants and corporate chains will still dominate the television, news stands and the internet, however, a sleeping giant will emerge. Due to the economy being in recession, many unemployed or underemployed, as well as media graduates not working in their field will begin the old tradition of underground publications. They may have to work other occupations such as retail, or other menial jobs in the meantime to support themselves and fund their underground projects. This of course is not necessarily a bad thing because it could open the door to recognition by those who would be willing to sponsor you and eventually, you will be running your own publishing company.

Eventually many underground news sources will pop up like mushrooms and the big corporate giants will have serious competition for public attention.

So what does this have to do with me? I'm already there. By using blog sites and social media I have already been getting my toes in the waters of the underground media movement that is now beginning to wake up. In years to come, with a lot of hope and effort, my involvement may grow to publishing books or my own magazines or newspapers. Of coarse they would probably be paperless due to the rise in e-reader and tablet pc popularity.

Corporations are the big power ... for now. But LOOK OUT! A sleeping giant has awakened and is filled with a terrible resolve to survive independently and to speak the truth once more.

Feel free to share this story with anyone and keep your chin up and keep fighting the good fight of faith.