Other types of media in the 1960s: Even when television became the dominant source of news and information from across the world, radio and newspapers continued to play important roles in events such as the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, Science, and much more. Radio was used by activists for political purposes; newspapers published articles about major issues of the day. Television has many advantages over other forms of media. It is accessible and convenient, allowing people to watch what interests them at any time. Television also reaches a wide audience, so it is valuable for getting your message out to the public. However, television can be expensive to make and distribute videos can be difficult without proper funding. Writing articles about current events is also difficult because you need to be aware of what is happening in the world and be able to write about it accurately. For these reasons, few new movements or campaigns are started exclusively via television. Newspapers are still widely read and often influence public opinion through their coverage of politics, arts, sports, and business. In fact, studies have shown that newspaper articles are one of the most effective ways of getting information out to the public. Any article that interests readers can become the starting point for a discussion or movement. The New York Times is one of the most read newspapers in the world and has been since it was founded in 1851. Other prominent newspapers include The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times.