Mass Media: The People's Domain

Without the mass media, I personally would not be aware of many current events throughout the United States and the world. Media is constantly being updated, whether it be first-hand accounts on social media of who’s going to the Super Bowl, a journalist reporting on the government shutdown, or an online news site giving the latest update on net neutrality, there is constantly something to learn from the mass media.



In the past 24 hours, I have learned a lot of relevant information from the mass media. One thing that was brought to my attention and stands prevalent is the recent news about who will be going to the 2018 Super Bowl. Last night, the Eagles crushed the Vikings in a 7-38 win. Furthermore, the Patriots won a close game against the Jaguars in a 20-24 win. Therefore, Super Bowl LII  will be a repeat of the 2005 Super Bowl where the Eagles will be playing against the Patriots.



One topic that has been discussed a lot in recent days is the government shutdown. The shutdown is a result of senators failing to vote and pass a bill on immigration. As a result, many government buildings have shut down, including state parks. Furthermore, because of the government shutdown, I learned through research that military personnel (regardless of being deployed or stationed on American soil) will not be paid until the end of the shutdown. This leaves many households of military personnel, government officials, and state park workers without work and without a paycheck, creating uncertainty about financial stability.



Lastly, another topic that has been widely discussed all over the internet and the news is that of the future of net neutrality. The recent vote to end net neutrality and allow the capitalization of the internet has created an upstir of the majority of the population, specifically those who use the internet and understand the implications of the vote to remove net neutrality.




The internet and mass media affect the lives of people every day. The media branching into the internet created another outlet for information that is uncensored and public domain. Mass media gives the average person the power to stay up-to-date with the happenings of their world.

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