Media's power as information gatekeepers has been undercut by
A) local television stations and newspapers.
B) Web logs on the Internet.
C) a decline in newspaper subscription.
D) growth in functional illiteracy.

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Web logs on the Internet, commonly referred to as blogs, have become a major source of information and news for many people, thus undercutting the power of traditional media as gatekeepers of information. Blogs allow individuals to quickly and easily publish their own opinions and perspectives on a wide range of topics, often with little to no editorial oversight or regulation. This has given rise to a new kind of citizen journalism, in which ordinary people can share their own experiences and insights with the world.

Media's Power as Information Gatekeepers Has Been Undercut by