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       Benjamin Franklin is legendary for his contributions as an inventor, a founding father, and a journalist. During his early career as a printer and journalist, he published over 400 books, pamphlets, and broadsides, including antislavery pamphlets, The Psalms of David, and a translation of Cicero’s Cato Major.

       However, his most beloved work was Poor Richard’s Almanack, which he himself wrote and published monthly between1732 and 1757. Here Franklin sought to promote self-improvement and public virtue through the use of catchy sayings.

       In addition to his publishing efforts, Franklin contributed to the spread of information and literacy by establishing the first public library in Philadelphia, the American Philosophical Association, and the U.S. Post Office. He also helped set up Philadelphia’s first fire department and hospital. His work as a public servant is unparalleled in early American history.

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The heroes of the days of the founding of this country, those men and women used their voices, their freedoms and their lives to pave the way for future generations of journalists worldwide. We have a sacred responsibility to them and our countrymen of this day to hold dear the freedom they fought and died for.

The right to free speech carries a grave responsibility for the journalist. He must present information in an factual and forthright manner. Of course editorial opinion is also critical to the national and regional dialogue, but it should not be couched as "fact" but as what it truly is... the considered and valued opinion of the Editor.

The ACIRN website is hosted by Roy Yates, Editor and Journalist.