The document discusses how news media has changed from a top-down "one to many" model to a more decentralized model where truth is approached from many perspectives. It notes that events like 9/11, the Iraq War, and social movements have motivated people to seek alternative news sources online. New technologies like social media and smartphones have also empowered individuals and made them able to change the world themselves. This has disrupted traditional journalism and led to new types of online media organizations winning awards.