Amy Goodman

Imagine a super-smart detective, but instead of solving mysteries, Amy Goodman finds amazing true stories! She's a journalist, which means she's like a reporter who travels far and wide to learn about what's happening. Amy loves to share these stories with lots of people through radio, TV, and the internet.

She's been doing this for a long time, since before you were born, and she's won cool awards for her brave work!

Amy has traveled to some really interesting places to get her stories. She learned about people fighting for their country to be free in places like East Timor and Western Sahara. She also looked into big companies and what they were doing in other countries. It's like she's exploring the whole world to find out what's really going on, so we can all be more informed.

Amy's job is super important because she tells us about things that might be hard to find out otherwise. She talks about people who might not have a loud voice, making sure their stories are heard. It's like she's shining a big spotlight on important events so everyone can see and understand. Her work helps us learn about fairness and what's happening in different parts of the world.

Since 1996, Amy has been the main person on a show called Democracy Now! It's a news program that comes out every day on radio, TV, and online. Think of it as a daily adventure where Amy interviews people and shares news that's important for everyone to know. She's written books too, sharing even more of these incredible stories with kids and grown-ups alike!