Why The Citizens Journalist Network?

America needs an alternative news organization that citizens can believe for their news, features, and viewpoints.  I believe that The Citizens Journalist Network is that alternative.  Truth is at the core of The Citizens Journalist Network—which reflects “balanced” not “slanted” reporting. 

I believe it is imperative that such an alternative news organization not be a reactionary news organization—presenting an ideology or framework that is opposite of the “left wing” news media making it a conservative or “right wing” news outlet.   Rather, The Citizens Journalist Network is a “trusted” news operation by those who “choose to view” whether on the left, middle, or right.

For me, such a news operation, articulates spheres (citizens action in society and the culture) and principles (Judeo-Christian).   No, this news organization is not “religious” by any means but is truthful which means:  “ethical, fair, and balanced.” What a novel concept?  These are the fundamental or core values that birthed journalism and that all journalists were trained to appreciate and strive for in a bygone era.

I believe that The Citizens Journalist Network is uplifting to its citizens and its core mission is to “build America—not bring it down.”   Those engaged in The Citizens Journalist Network are “to lead”—to become “servant leaders” to the citizens and to serve a “Great Awakening” where citizens become engaged in their communities, State and Nation—not leaving America or their communities in the “hands of elected officials” who continually fail them.

Frankly, all of us have a political or philosophical “bent” that defines us as a human being.  We need to recognize this inherent “bias” and choose to be “balanced.”  The reality is that “truth” always wins out if we choose to participate in “two way communication” and trust that “informed citizens” will make the right choices.  The problem we face in America today is that the citizens information choices are “so biased” and “untruthful” that there is “confusion, cynicism, and unbelief.”

The Citizens Journalist Network has an opportunity to provide a “ray of hope” that Americans can reach the appropriate conclusions when given objective “facts” from all sides of an issue.   Let us be “truthful,” let us be “balanced” and put our faith and hope in our Creator rather than a person such as the President.

If we are willing to re-do the actions of our famous forefathers in the birth of this nation; we can see America turn back to its greatness.  If we are willing to tell the “stories” that make people think; that inspire; that transform Americans; we can see America rise up again as a great nation and world power.   The choice is ours.  Will we dare to organize in such a fashion as to create The Citizens Journalist Network?  I say we have no other choice.   “Let’s do it!”