The USNews System Now Has More Outlets,including Newspapers,television Stations,talk Shows,and Bloggers

The U.S.news system now has more outlets,including newspapers,television stations,talk shows,and bloggers,

A) and this has helped the public become more informed than ever.
B) yet it is easier than ever to consume media and avoid the news.
C) which have lowered the watchdog function of media by increasing partisanship.
D) which allow the free flow of ideas that entertain as well as inform.
E) which has led to this period in history being known as the "times that try men's souls".