Newspapers, radio, magazines and television are able to use their own judgment when reporting current events. ... In the early 1800's, few people actually subscribed to a newspaper. ... Newspaper distribution increased through the 1800's and mid-1900. ... Whether it is newspapers, radio shows, or television, the media will find a way to tell the public their stories. ... The mass media is at the beginning of a long chain, but nonetheless, the media has a powerful effect on politics in the United States....

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