If you see "samomedia," think: "A non-capitalist, community-owned newsroom that prioritizes mutual aid over market share." It is the media equivalent of a community garden versus a Walmart.
Here is the breakdown of why it is interesting:
Unlike "mainstream media" (MSM) which is corporate or state-owned, or "social media" which is algorithm-driven, Samomedia refers to media created by, for, and about a specific community. It emphasizes collective ownership and shared narratives rather than individual influencers or institutional agendas.
