I Have Now Been a Journalist for 40 Years. the Forces Ranged Agains...

I Have Now Been a Journalist for 40 Years. the Forces Ranged Agains... is drawing attention now. Here’s what changed today, why it matters, and what to watch — pulled from theguardian.com and other verified sources.

Once, I believed that humanity’s problem was an information deficit. Now, I know you can’t speak truth to power if power controls your words, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot.

I have now been a journalist for 40 years. The forces ranged against my profession have never been so powerful | George Monbiot.

Zooming out, the new details shift the near-term calculus for people directly involved and for anyone tracking the bigger picture.

Key Takeaways

• I have now been a journalist for 40 years. The forces ranged against my profession have never been so powerful | George Monbiot.

What’s Next

1. Follow-up: I have now been a journalist for 40 years. The forces ranged against my profession have never been so powerful | George Monbiot.

Quick Facts

• Published: Roy Barkhnane • Sep 20, 2025 12:00 AM EDT
• Source mix: theguardian.com