It goes without saying that most people want to get their information from more sources than just the TV news or major newspapers. In Latin America, Europe, Asia – all over the world, in fact – this has been the case since the Millennium: the best news, opinions grounded in fact and the most pertinent commentary are to be found on blogs and social networks, and in newspapers published by universities and activist networks. 
Inajulikana wazi bila hata kutamka kwamba watu wengi wanapendelea kupata habari kutoka vyanzo vingine zaidi ya televisheni au magazeti makuu.Huko Marekani ya Latini, Ulaya, Asia - na kote duniani, kwa kweli- mambo yamekuwa hivi tangu mwanzo wa Milenia: habari bora zaidi, maoni yaliyo na msingi bora na ufafanuzi husika vinapatikana kwenye blogu na kwenye mitandao ya kijamii, na pia katika magazeti ya vyuo vikuu na mitandao ya wanaharakati.