I’m gravitating toward reading opinion pieces rather than run-of-the-mill news articles.
So much of news journalism nowadays is syndicated from the major publications. The articles feel less thoughtful, perhaps spurred on by the transition to digital news and the prioritisation of volume over quality.
Opinion pieces on the other hand take a stance. They encourage debate. They are imbued with the style of the writer. The opinion piece puts itself in a position where it invites critique, and that pushes our collective thinking forward on a topic through both agreement and respectful disagreement.