I think that you are getting downvoted for implying that an extreme position is the only alternative. I don't think that is necessary at all.
Its not that you have to ignore all news sources because of the possibility of bias (or easy, emotion filled "emotional truth" nuggets that fill so much of the discourse), but that you should be aware of these issues and react accordingly. Take time to reanalyze whether the narrative being pushed really makes sense. Compare it to other sources and validate the findings.
Don't just throw out everyone and only trust "NYT" or "WaPo" or "Fox News".
Its not that you have to ignore all news sources because of the possibility of bias (or easy, emotion filled "emotional truth" nuggets that fill so much of the discourse), but that you should be aware of these issues and react accordingly. Take time to reanalyze whether the narrative being pushed really makes sense. Compare it to other sources and validate the findings.
Don't just throw out everyone and only trust "NYT" or "WaPo" or "Fox News".