The less US MSM news I hear the better.

The remain with their feet encased like concrete in 1930s verbiage, which tells me that they don't know how to spread their ideas without the usual phrases. Some of their most basic concepts involve practices that too many of today's citizens don't experience anymore.

Let's take "worker solidarity" just for starters. I happen to be a unionized workers, and am active in the activities of my Local. Less then 10% of the membership can be bothered to alter their daily schedules long enough to attend a monthly meeting, yet they bitch loudly when they feel the union isn't representing them.

WSWS.org does cover labor news better than the corporate media, but they need to update their language to cover what is over what they believe should be. They might reach more people without those concrete boots they insist on wearing to the pool.

some of the best alternates to mainstream media are the publications from journalism schools which still use the Code of Ethics. A short list:

Columbia Journalism Review

CJR's mission is to be the intellectual leader in the rapidly changing world of journalism. It is the most respected voice on press criticism, and it shapes the ideas that make media leaders and journalists smarter about their work. Through its fast-turn analysis and deep reporting, CJR is an essential venue not just for journalists, but also for the thousands of professionals in communications, technology, academia, and other fields reliant on solid media industry knowledge.

The Center for Investigative Reporting: Reveal News

The Center for Investigative Reporting believes its journalists and employees should uphold the highest standards of ethics, fairness and honesty. Integrity is the cornerstone of the organization. These guidelines and policies are meant for newsroom staff but extend to contractors and freelancers working on journalistic projects for CIR.

Investigative Reporting Workshop

The Investigative Reporting Workshop, a project of the School of Communication (SOC) at American University, is a nonprofit, professional newsroom. The Workshop publishes in-depth stories at investigativereportingworkshop.org about government and corporate accountability, ranging widely from the environment and health to national security and the economy.

The Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism

The Schuster Institute for Investigative Journalism, the nation’s first investigative reporting center based at a university, was launched in 2004 to help fill the void in high-quality public interest and investigative journalism. As one of the pioneers in the new nonprofit journalism, our goals are to investigate significant social and political problems and human rights issues, and uncover corporate and government abuses of power.

Local colleges and universities may also have journalism departments that report on issues affecting their state and communities. The following is a good example:

Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism

The nonpartisan, nonprofit Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism is increasing the quality and quantity of investigative reporting in Wisconsin, while training current and future generations of investigative journalists. Its work fosters an informed citizenry and strengthens democracy.