Transparency, Gatekeeping
& The‑Empty Press Gallery
2026-02-23: When corporate media act as gatekeepers — protecting their own interests instead of offering the full story — the public’s trust erodes even further. Alberta has seen this tension play out repeatedly, from disputes over who is “allowed” into the Legislature’s press gallery to long‑standing concerns about transparency and selective access.
A healthy democracy depends on openness: Transparent institutions. Accessible public spaces Unfiltered communication between citizens and their government Albertans deserve more than curated narratives and selective coverage. They deserve a free press culture led by citizens that questions the Government they democratically elect — not just those with corporate backing or institutional approval.
As a citizen‑artist, I’ll continue practicing free press the way I know how: through painting, listening, storytelling, and showing up in the public spaces where real conversations still happen. That’s where democracy breathes — not behind closed doors, but in the open, where anyone can witness, question, and contribute. Citizen Information since 2007.
See you again from the Alberta 31st Legislature public
(Not Empty) Press Gallery — XLife Listen, Continued
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